Public Health at Saint Louis University
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Saint Louis University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Saint Louis University is in Saint Louis, MO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 93 public health graduations were recorded at Saint Louis University.
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Online Class Availability at Saint Louis University
Online coursework is an option at Saint Louis University. Of 17,059 students, 1,143 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,559 (15%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Saint Louis University
Rankings can help you compare Saint Louis University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 34 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #208 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Saint Louis University
Those who finish Saint Louis 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 |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,710 |
| 2 years | $49,312 |
| 3 years | $51,441 |
| 4 years | $57,256 |
| 5 years | $69,572 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Saint Louis University report median earnings of $57,256, compared with $74,905 for all Saint Louis University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from Saint Louis University comes in at $26,122.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at Saint Louis University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Saint Louis University are 80% women (74) and 20% men (19).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Saint Louis University
Among the 40 bachelor’s public health graduates at Saint Louis University, 78% were women (31) and 22% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 13 |
Minority students account for 42% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University, below the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Saint Louis University
Of the 52 master’s public health degrees awarded at Saint Louis University, 83% were women (43) and 17% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Saint Louis University, below 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 Saint Louis University
The Public Health program at Saint Louis University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 92 |
| Maternal & Child Health | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Saint Louis University pursue many career paths. Here 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.