by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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UT Austin is in the top 15% of the country for public health. Specifically, it ranked #32 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 325 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $54,491 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, public health students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is above $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 105 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public health from UT Austin identified as women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The public health program at UT Austin breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 111 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 48 |
UT Austin granted 111 degrees in behavioral aspects of health in the most recent reporting year — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (35%).
UT Austin granted 48 degrees in public health education and promotion in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).