Public Health at University at Albany
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what University at Albany. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University at Albany is in Albany, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 226 public health degrees were awarded at University at Albany.
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Online & Distance Learning at University at Albany
Distance learning is available at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University at Albany
Use these rankings to compare University at Albany’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 35 |
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #14 of 35 |
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 84 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #227 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University at Albany
Those who finish University at Albany’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 | $48,661 |
| 2 years | $49,270 |
| 3 years | $61,387 |
| 4 years | $70,536 |
| 5 years | $82,354 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University at Albany take home a median $70,536, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University at Albany is $25,086.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Public Health graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University at Albany are 75% women (169) and 25% men (57).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 65 bachelor’s public health graduates at University at Albany, 77% were women (50) and 23% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at University at Albany
Of the 101 master’s public health degrees awarded at University at Albany, 73% were women (74) and 27% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, 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 University at Albany
This Public Health program at University at Albany offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 184 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 7 |
| Maternal & Child Health | 18 |
| International Public Health | 8 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 8 |
| Other Public Health | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University at Albany go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-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
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