Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how San Diego State University compares to other colleges that offer public health.
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San Diego State University is in the top 15% of the country for public health. In particular, it placed #14 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 170 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University earn a median of $82,302 a year. This is higher than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at San Diego State University, public health students borrow a median amount of $13,812 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of public health doctoral degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at San Diego State University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at San Diego State University.
This public health program at San Diego State University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health/Medical Physics | 7 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 2 |
San Diego State University granted 7 degrees in health/medical physics recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
San Diego State University granted 2 degrees in international public health/international health in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).