Public Health at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, take a look at what CUNY LaGuardia Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College is in Long Island City, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 public health degrees were granted at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Many students take online classes at CUNY LaGuardia Community College. Among 14,494 students, 920 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,078 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY LaGuardia Community College’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #6 of 79 |
| Best Value | New York | #7 of 31 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #20 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #47 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #160 of 430 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at CUNY LaGuardia Community College are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Public Health Associate’s Program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Among the 13 associate’s public health degrees awarded at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at CUNY LaGuardia Community College, above the national average of 44%.*
*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 CUNY LaGuardia Community College
This Public Health program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, 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.