Public Health at Benedict College
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Benedict College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Benedict College sits in Columbia, SC.
During the most recent reporting year, 15 public health graduations were recorded at Benedict College.
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Online Class Availability at Benedict College
Many students take online classes at Benedict College. Of 1,691 students, 112 (7%) studied exclusively online and 820 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Benedict College is $39,254.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Benedict College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Benedict College are 80% women (12) and 20% men (3).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Benedict College
Of the 15 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Benedict College, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedict College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 87% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Benedict College, higher than the national average of 57%.*
*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 Benedict College
The Public Health program at Benedict College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 11 |
| Environmental Health | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Benedict College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.