Public Health at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 120 public health graduations were recorded at Northwestern University.
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Studying Online at Northwestern University
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern University. Among 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Northwestern University
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern University’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #15 of 430 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #17 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 56 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #328 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Northwestern University
Students who complete Northwestern University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $64,990 |
| 3 years | $69,374 |
| 4 years | $129,784 |
| 5 years | $183,592 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Northwestern University take home a median $129,784, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 17% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Northwestern University stands at $14,684.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Northwestern University are 79% women (95) and 21% men (25).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University
Among the 54 bachelor’s public health graduates at Northwestern University, 81% were women (44) and 19% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Northwestern University
Of the 66 master’s public health graduates at Northwestern University, 77% were women (51) and 23% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 53% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, above 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 Northwestern University
The Public Health program at Northwestern University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 66 |
| International Public Health | 54 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Northwestern 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.
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