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 Temple ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Temple is in the top 10% of the country for public health. More specifically it was ranked #83 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Pennsylvania.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Temple University awarded 175 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Temple report a median salary of $50,573 a year. This is lower than $68,379, the median for all majors at Temple.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Temple, public health students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Temple.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,488 | $37,789 |
| Fees | $1,016 | $1,016 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at Temple were White. About 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at Temple are White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public health from Temple identified as women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at Temple were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Temple University with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Temple University.
This public health program at Temple offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 94 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 31 |
| Health Services Administration | 5 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 2 |
| Environmental Health | 1 |
Temple granted 94 degrees in public health education and promotion in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (35%).
Temple awarded 31 degrees in behavioral aspects of health in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Temple awarded 5 degrees in health services administration in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Temple conferred 2 completions in maternal and child health recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Temple awarded 1 degree in environmental health in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).