Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University sits in Brooklyn, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 102 public health degrees were awarded at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

Online Class Availability at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Distance learning is available at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Of 2,220 students, 521 (23%) studied exclusively online and 546 (25%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Rankings can help you compare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #18 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #40 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #141 of 430

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #18 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #40 of 84
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #141 of 430

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Graduates of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $55,003
2 years $56,641
3 years $59,649
4 years $71,505
5 years $91,782

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University earn a median of $71,505, compared with $98,872 for all SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Health graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University are 78% women (80) and 22% men (22).

Public Health Master’s Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Among the 91 master’s public health graduates at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, 77% were women (70) and 23% were men (21).

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 13
Black / African American 41
Asian 10
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Minority students account for 71% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, higher 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 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

This Public Health program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 102

Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates

Students who finish Public Health program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.