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Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago

Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago

If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of Illinois Chicago. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Illinois Chicago sits in Chicago, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 258 public health degrees were granted at University of Illinois Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Illinois Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Illinois Chicago. Of 33,906 students, 4,153 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,836 (56%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at University of Illinois Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Illinois Chicago’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 56
Best Value Illinois #3 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #49 of 411
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 430

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #3 of 56
Best Value Illinois #3 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 18
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #6 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #49 of 411
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #50 of 430

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Illinois Chicago

Graduates of University of Illinois Chicago’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $57,858
2 years $57,313
3 years $64,744
4 years $74,248
5 years $90,212

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University of Illinois Chicago report median earnings of $74,248, compared with $73,881 for all University of Illinois Chicago graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Illinois Chicago is $22,987.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at University of Illinois Chicago are 77% women (198) and 23% men (60).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Of the 33 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Public Health Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 6
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 5
Asian 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 79% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, above the national average of 57%.*

Public Health Master’s Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 196 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Illinois Chicago, 76% were women (149) and 24% were men (47).

University of Illinois Chicago 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 University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 97
Hispanic / Latino 34
Black / African American 21
Asian 27
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 15
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 43% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, below the national average of 47%.*

Public Health Doctoral Program at University of Illinois Chicago

Among the 14 doctoral public health graduates at University of Illinois Chicago, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).

University of Illinois Chicago gender breakdown of Public Health Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Illinois Chicago

Minority students account for 43% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of Illinois Chicago, below the national average of 46%.*

*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 of Illinois Chicago

This Public Health program at University of Illinois Chicago breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 227
Health Services Administration 31

Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Students who finish Public Health program at University of Illinois Chicago go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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

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