by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UofL was ranked #138 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 138 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 160 |
| Best Public Health Graduate Degree Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in public health from UofL. This makes it the #194 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,824 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UofL, public health students borrow a median amount of $39,380 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofL paid an average of $1,208 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
Learn more about UofL tuition and fees.
The public health program at UofL awarded 83 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UofL does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UofL make a median salary of $48,127. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 public health majors earned their master's degree from UofL. Of these graduates, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Louisville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 353 |
| Medicine | 155 |
| Dentistry | 114 |
| Communication Sciences | 30 |
| Dental Support Services | 28 |
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