Public Health at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 public health degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #14 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #38 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #295 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Students who complete Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $40,461 |
| 3 years | $47,849 |
| 4 years | $60,358 |
| 5 years | $70,246 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $60,358, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 48% women (10) and 52% men (11).
Public Health Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Among the 21 master’s public health graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 48% were women (10) and 52% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 19% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Public Health program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 21 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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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