Public Health at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 515 public health graduations were recorded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Many students take online classes at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. Among 56,997 students, 1,656 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,704 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 60 |
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 430 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #1 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 60 |
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 430 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #59 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Those who finish University of Washington-Seattle Campus’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,599 |
| 2 years | $48,072 |
| 3 years | $56,322 |
| 4 years | $67,638 |
| 5 years | $79,800 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus take home a median $67,638, compared with $90,738 for all University of Washington-Seattle Campus graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus stands at $16,490.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus are 77% women (399) and 23% men (116).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Of the 308 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 82% were women (253) and 18% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 100 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 63% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 191 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 72% were women (137) and 28% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 33 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Minority students account for 44% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, below the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Among the 16 doctoral public health graduates at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, 56% were women (9) and 44% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, above the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
This Public Health program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 404 |
| Environmental Health | 59 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 2 |
| International Public Health | 42 |
| Other Public Health | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.