Public Health at Northwestern University
If you plan to study public health, take a look at what Northwestern University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 students received their master's degree in public health.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
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Northwestern Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Northwestern Public Health Rankings
Public Health Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of degree recipients. That is 3% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Related Majors
- Other Health Professions
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
- Health Sciences & Services
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IL, the home state for Northwestern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 14,050 | $121,900 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 10,070 | $105,140 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,300 | $76,390 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,690 | $78,640 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,270 | $42,250 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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