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, and more. In addition, we cover how UMGC ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMGC was ranked #318 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in public health from UMGC. This makes it the #71 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMGC paid an average of $524 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $318 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,632 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
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UMGC 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 UMGC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at UMGC make a median salary of $65,020. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 public health majors earned their master's degree from UMGC. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland Global Campus with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 386 |
| Nursing | 182 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.