Public Health at Northwestern University
Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 students received a bachelor's degree in public health from Northwestern.
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.
Northwestern Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Northwestern Public Health Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the public health progam at Northwestern compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at Northwestern is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| 36 | |
| Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Most Popular Public Health Schools | 101 |
In 2021, 46 students received their master’s degree in public health from Northwestern. This makes it the #94 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Public Health Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 13% more racial-ethnic minorities in its public health bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 12 |
Northwestern Public Health Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Northwestern also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at Northwestern University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northwestern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| International Public Health/International Health | 61 |
| General Public Health | 46 |
Related Majors
- Other Health Professions
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Medical Illustration & Informatics
- Health Sciences & Services
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 IL, the home state for Northwestern University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 14,050 | $121,900 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 10,070 | $105,140 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,300 | $76,390 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,690 | $78,640 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,270 | $42,250 |
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 Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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