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Public Health at Oregon Health & Science University

If you are interested in studying public health, you may want to check out the program at Oregon Health & Science University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

OHSU is located in Portland, Oregon and has a total student population of 3,035.

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.

OHSU Public Health Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health
  • Doctorate Degree in Public Health

Online Classes Are Available at OHSU

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.

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

  • Master’s Degree

OHSU Public Health Rankings

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There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Public Health Student Demographics at OHSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Oregon Health & Science University.

OHSU Public Health Master’s Program

80% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 74 students earned a master's degree in public health from OHSU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.

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Of the students who received a public health master's degree from OHSU, 68% 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 Oregon Health & Science University with a master's in public health.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 50
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 9

Concentrations Within Public Health

Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Oregon Health & Science University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
General Public Health 41
Health Services Administration 13
Public Health Education and Promotion 11
Health/Medical Physics 9
Environmental Health 4

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 OR, the home state for Oregon Health & Science University.

Occupation Jobs in OR Average Salary in OR
Medical and Health Services Managers 4,680 $118,730
Health Specialties Professors 3,660 $145,380
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 1,180 $74,000
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 950 $77,980
Community Health Workers 750 $42,350

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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