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Public Health at Eastern Kentucky University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at Eastern Kentucky University
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.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Kentucky University

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).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Public Health Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at Eastern Kentucky University

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).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Public Health majors at Eastern Kentucky University

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

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