Public Health at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at Purdue University Global. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 164 public health graduations were recorded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University Global. Of 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Purdue University Global
Those who finish Purdue University Global’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,414 |
| 2 years | $42,025 |
| 3 years | $43,664 |
| 4 years | $53,674 |
| 5 years | $63,927 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from Purdue University Global earn a median of $53,674, compared with $57,862 for all Purdue University Global graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Purdue University Global, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Purdue University Global are 80% women (132) and 20% men (32).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 14 bachelor’s public health graduates at Purdue University Global, 79% were women (11) and 21% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 64% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 134 master’s public health graduates at Purdue University Global, 81% were women (109) and 19% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 58 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 51% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 47%.*
*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 Purdue University Global
The Public Health program at Purdue University Global offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 131 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 33 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Purdue University Global work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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.