Public Health at University of Maryland Global Campus
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of Maryland Global Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Maryland Global Campus is in Adelphi, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 public health degrees were granted at University of Maryland Global Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of Maryland Global Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Maryland Global Campus. Among 63,012 students, 56,668 (90%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Maryland Global Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Maryland Global Campus’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Maryland | #3 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #7 of 10 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #56 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #136 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #225 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus
Students who complete University of Maryland Global Campus’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 | $59,015 |
| 2 years | $64,281 |
| 3 years | $69,676 |
| 4 years | $82,577 |
| 5 years | $90,672 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Maryland Global Campus earn a median of $82,577, compared with $74,148 for all University of Maryland Global Campus graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of Maryland Global Campus are 69% women (27) and 31% men (12).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Of the 39 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Maryland Global Campus, 69% were women (27) and 31% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 41% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Maryland Global Campus, 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 University of Maryland Global Campus
The Public Health program at University of Maryland Global Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Health | 39 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of Maryland Global Campus work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.