68% of the 2021 cohort identify with she/her pronouns, 29% identify with he/him and 3 % with they/them. Learn more about why pronouns matter.

For this cohort, the two largest age groups range from 18-24 and 25-31. 

20% of the cohort balance parent and student life. 

42% of the cohort received their last degree between 1-4 years ago. 

In addition to a bachelor's degree, 12% of students hold a professional degree, 10% a masters and 7% with a doctoral degree. 

Well over half, (71%) of the cohort stated that scholarships, fellowships and grants would be their primary source of funding. Learn more about program costs and funding and how The Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS) helps current and admitted UW graduate students learn skills and tools to find funding for graduate school-related expenses.

When asked if they anticipated working while in the program, 49% of students stated hoping to work at least part time. Part-time as a UW student employee refers to 20h or less a week. 

The top three draws of the program to this cohort were DGH's 1) Reputation, Ranking & Recognition, 2) Focus Areas & Interdisciplinary GH Issues and 3) Faculty accessibility, mentorship & projects. 

Areas of emphasis most appealing to the cohort included Centers, Programs and Initiatives in Health Systems Strengthening, Health Metrics and Evaluation, Women, Children & Adolescents Health and Implementation Science (among many more!)

 A career in Research was selected as the top area of interest after graduation for the 2021 cohort.