Public Health at Florida International University
If you plan to study public health, take a look at what Florida International University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a total student population of 58,836.
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.
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FIU Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
Online Classes Are Available at FIU
Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.
FIU does offer online education options in public health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:
- Master’s Degree
FIU Public Health Rankings
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There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at FIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Florida International University.
FIU Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 81% of degree recipients. That is 33% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 3 |
Black or African American | 15 |
Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
White | 7 |
International Students | 6 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at Florida International University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Florida International University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Public Health | 89 |
Related Majors
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
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 FL, the home state for Florida International University.
Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
---|---|---|
Health Specialties Professors | 9,250 | $80,990 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 4,920 | $58,790 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,920 | $66,790 |
Community Health Workers | 2,880 | $39,930 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 510 | $46,530 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Comayagua99 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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