General Public Health at Benedictine University
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at Benedictine University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Benedictine University sits in Lisle, IL.
During the most recent reporting year, 190 general public health degrees were awarded at Benedictine University.
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Online Class Availability at Benedictine University
Many students take online classes at Benedictine University. Among 2,917 students, 546 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,221 (42%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Benedictine University
These rankings give you a sense of how Benedictine University’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #6 of 10 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #13 of 34 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #96 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #218 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Benedictine University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at Benedictine University are 64% women (121) and 36% men (69).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Benedictine University
Of the 190 master’s general public health graduates at Benedictine University, 64% were women (121) and 36% were men (69).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Benedictine University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 22 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 124 |
Minority students account for 24% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Benedictine University, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at Benedictine University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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