General Public Health at Samford University
If you are interested in studying General Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Samford University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Samford University is located in Birmingham, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 36 general public health degrees were awarded at Samford University.
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Studying Online at Samford University
Online coursework is an option at Samford University. Among 6,097 students, 412 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 892 (15%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Samford University
These rankings give you a sense of how Samford University’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 299 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #35 of 64 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Public Health graduates at Samford University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Samford University are 89% women (32) and 11% men (4).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Samford University
Of the 4 bachelor’s general public health graduates at Samford University, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Samford University
Among the 21 master’s general public health degrees awarded at Samford University, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Samford University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Samford University, below the national average of 49%.*
*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
Students who finish General Public Health program at Samford University pursue many career paths. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.