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Public Health at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, take a look at what West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania sits in West Chester, PA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 public health graduations were recorded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Studying Online at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Many students take online classes at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Of 17,171 students, 1,838 (11%) studied exclusively online and 6,890 (40%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

These rankings give you a sense of how West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Public Health program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Pennsylvania	#8 of 23
Best Value	Pennsylvania	#8 of 23
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#29 of 84
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#48 of 79
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#108 of 430
Best Value	Nationwide	#295 of 411

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Graduates of West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,635
2 years	$47,399
3 years	$54,447
4 years	$62,323
5 years	$72,785

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania report median earnings of $62,323, compared with $62,314 for all West Chester University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 82% women (63) and 18% men (14).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Of the 45 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 84% were women (38) and 16% were men (7).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	6
Black / African American	9
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3

Minority students account for 42% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, lower than the national average of 57%.*

Public Health Master’s Program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Of the 32 master’s public health graduates at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 78% were women (25) and 22% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	8
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania

The Public Health program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Public Health	67
Environmental Health	10

Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates

Those who complete Public Health program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-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.