General Public Health at Purdue University Global
If you plan to study General Public Health, take a look at what Purdue University Global. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 131 general public health degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Studying Online at Purdue University Global
Distance learning is available at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Purdue University Global, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at Purdue University Global are 80% women (105) and 20% men (26).
General Public Health Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Of the 115 master’s general public health graduates at Purdue University Global, 81% were women (93) and 19% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 56% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, higher than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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