Public Health at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at Eastern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 public health degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Kentucky University. Of 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #68 of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #79 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #334 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University
Those who finish Eastern Kentucky University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,385 |
| 2 years | $30,334 |
| 3 years | $35,271 |
| 4 years | $41,639 |
| 5 years | $46,491 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $41,639, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Eastern Kentucky University comes in at $22,999.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Health graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 69% women (36) and 31% men (16).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Of the 36 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 83% were women (30) and 17% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 9 master’s public health degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*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 Eastern Kentucky University
This Public Health program at Eastern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 9 |
| Environmental Health | 15 |
| Occupational Health | 6 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 21 |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality. | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Eastern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.