Public Health at Wright State University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Wright State University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, OH.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 public health degrees were granted at Wright State University-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at Wright State University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Wright State University-Main Campus. Among 10,603 students, 1,031 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,174 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Wright State University-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Wright State University-Main Campus’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #3 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #25 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #348 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Wright State University-Main Campus
Those who finish Wright State University-Main Campus’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,402 |
| 2 years | $54,322 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Public Health graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus are 60% women (31) and 40% men (21).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Of the 25 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Wright State University-Main Campus, 68% were women (17) and 32% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus, below the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Wright State University-Main Campus
Among the 18 master’s public health graduates at Wright State University-Main Campus, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*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 Wright State University-Main Campus
The Public Health program at Wright State University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 52 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Wright State University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying 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.