by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SCU compares to other colleges that offer public health.
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SCU is a solid choice among schools offering public health. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Santa Clara University awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SCU earn a median of $62,238 a year. This is below $110,779, the median for all majors at SCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SCU, public health students borrow a median amount of $24,500 in student loans. This is higher than $20,351, the typical median for all majors at SCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,224 | $60,639 |
| Fees | $654 | $654 |
Learn more about SCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at SCU are White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Santa Clara University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at Santa Clara University.