Public Health at Lenoir - Rhyne University

Every public health school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the public health program at Lenoir - Rhyne University stacks up to those at other schools.

Lenoir - Rhyne University is located in Hickory, North Carolina and has a total student population of 2,686.

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.

Lenoir - Rhyne University Public Health Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Public Health

Online Classes Are Available at Lenoir - Rhyne University

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Lenoir - Rhyne University does offer online courses in public health for the following degree levels:

• Master’s Degree

Lenoir - Rhyne University Public Health Rankings

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Public Health Student Demographics at Lenoir - Rhyne University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Lenoir - Rhyne University.

Lenoir - Rhyne University Public Health Master’s Program

Of the 5 students who earned a master's degree in Public Health from Lenoir - Rhyne University in 2020-2021, 40% were men and 60% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 21% men graduate in public health each year. Lenoir - Rhyne University does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 19% more men than average.

Of the students who received a public health master's degree from Lenoir - Rhyne University, 80% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Lenoir - Rhyne University with a master's in public health.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	4
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Concentrations Within Public Health

The following public health concentations are available at Lenoir - Rhyne University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Lenoir - Rhyne University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
General Public Health	5

Related Majors

• Health Sciences & Services
• Health/Medical Prep Programs
• Mental & Social Health Services
• Allied Health Professions
• 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 NC, the home state for Lenoir - Rhyne University.

Occupation	Jobs in NC	Average Salary in NC
Health Specialties Professors	10,090	$134,300
Medical and Health Services Managers	9,230	$117,650
Environmental Scientists and Specialists	3,790	$64,850
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	2,440	$69,870
Community Health Workers	810	$41,610

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.