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Public Health at Western Kentucky University

If you are interested in studying public health, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and approximately 17,517 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 students received their master's degree in public health.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.

WKU Public Health Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health

Online Classes Are Available at WKU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

WKU does offer online education options in public health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

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Public Health Student Demographics at WKU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Western Kentucky University.

WKU Public Health Master’s Program

88% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 25 students who graduated with a master’s in public health from WKU in 2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in public health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 12
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into

A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
Medical and Health Services Managers 5,000 $91,820
Health Specialties Professors 2,070 $64,560
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,580 $66,730
Community Health Workers 1,220 $38,210
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 1,200 $51,740

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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