Public Health at Arizona Western College
AWC is located in Yuma, Arizona and approximately 6,487 students attend the school each year.
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.
AWC Public Health Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Public Health (Less Than 1 Year)
- Associate’s Degree in Public Health
AWC Public Health Rankings
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Public Health Student Demographics at AWC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Arizona Western College.
AWC Public Health Associate’s Program
AWC does a better job with serving racial-ethnic minorities than the typical school does. Its associate's program in public health graduates 52% more racial-ethnic minorities than the nationwide average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Arizona Western College with a associate's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Arizona Western College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Nursing
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 AZ, the home state for Arizona Western College.
| Occupation | Jobs in AZ | Average Salary in AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 8,160 | $115,770 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 3,660 | $133,640 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,420 | $72,150 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,350 | $70,840 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,030 | $40,090 |
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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