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. Also, learn how Iowa ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for public health. Specifically, it ranked #65 out of 276 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 2 |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools in Iowa | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $99,099 a year. This is higher than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
To complete a bachelor’s at Iowa, public health students borrow a median amount of $22,469 in student loans. This is lower than $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Iowa were White. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. Roughly 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of public health doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of public health doctoral degree graduates at Iowa are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a doctoral in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at University of Iowa.
The public health program at Iowa includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | 43 |
| Environmental Health | 14 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 5 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 |
Iowa granted 43 degrees in health services administration in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
Iowa conferred 14 completions in environmental health in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Iowa awarded 5 degrees in occupational health and industrial hygiene in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
Iowa conferred 2 degrees in community health and preventive medicine in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).