---

Public Health at Northeastern State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northeastern State University is located in Tahlequah, OK.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 public health degrees were granted at Northeastern State University.

Studying Online at Northeastern State University

Online coursework is an option at Northeastern State University. Of 6,751 students, 2,733 (40%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,894 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Northeastern State University

Graduates of Northeastern State 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	$34,828
2 years	$36,668
3 years	$38,978
4 years	$46,675
5 years	$53,150

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Northeastern State University take home a median $46,675, compared with $55,657 for all Northeastern State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Public Health graduates from Northeastern State University is $27,464.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Northeastern State University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Northeastern State University are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern State University

Of the 18 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Northeastern State University, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Black / African American	1
American Indian / Alaska Native	6
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern State University, below the national average of 57%.*

Public Health Master’s Program at Northeastern State University

Of the 2 master’s public health degrees awarded at Northeastern State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northeastern State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northeastern State 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 Northeastern State University

The Public Health program at Northeastern State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Public Health	3
Health Services Administration	18

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Those who complete Public Health program at Northeastern State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.