by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how SIUE compares to other colleges that offer public health.
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SIUE ranks competitively among schools offering public health. More specifically it was ranked #320 out of 430 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| College Major Best Value | 8 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 16 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 16 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Illinois | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 |
| College Major Best Value | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SIUE, public health graduates take on a median debt of $29,223 in student loans. This is higher than $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
Read more about SIUE tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 6% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in public health from SIUE identified as men.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at SIUE were Black or African American. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
This public health program at SIUE includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 18 |
SIUE conferred 18 completions in public health education and promotion recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).