General Public Health at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 134 general public health degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 299 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 5 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #7 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #64 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Public Health graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 84% women (113) and 16% men (21).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 52 bachelor’s general public health graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, 90% were women (47) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, below the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 81 master’s general public health degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 80% were women (65) and 20% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, above the national average of 49%.*
General Public Health Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Among the 1 doctoral general public health degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Public Health graduates, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.