Public Health at Washington University in St Louis
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Washington University in St Louis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Washington University in St Louis is in St. Louis, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 114 public health degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis
Distance learning is available at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Rankings can help you compare Washington University in St Louis’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 34 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 34 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #26 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #56 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #282 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Students who complete Washington University in St Louis’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 | $48,193 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 3 years | $66,777 |
| 4 years | $71,939 |
| 5 years | $85,850 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Washington University in St Louis take home a median $71,939, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 68% women (78) and 32% men (36).
Public Health Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 107 master’s public health degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 69% were women (74) and 31% were men (33).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 43 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 34% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 4 doctoral public health degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*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 Washington University in St Louis
The Public Health program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 4 |
| Environmental Health | 93 |
| Medical Physics | 6 |
| Other Public Health | 11 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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
- 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.