by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how UMGC ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMGC report a median salary of $82,577 a year. This is higher than $74,148, the median for all majors at UMGC.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,344 | $11,976 |
| Fees | $360 | $360 |
Find out more about UMGC tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 31% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at UMGC are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public health majors at University of Maryland Global Campus.
The public health program at UMGC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health | 39 |
UMGC conferred 39 degrees in environmental health recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.