Public Health at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Marshall University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 12 public health graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Studying Online at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Of 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Marshall University
Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #77 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #376 of 430 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Marshall University are 92% women (11) and 8% men (1).
Public Health Master’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 12 master’s public health graduates at Marshall University, 92% were women (11) and 8% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 42% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower 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 Marshall University
This Public Health program at Marshall University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 8 |
| Environmental Health | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Marshall University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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.