Public Health at South College
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what South College. Get started with the following essential facts.
South College is located in Knoxville, TN.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 public health graduations were recorded at South College.
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Studying Online at South College
Distance learning is available at South College. Of 11,557 students, 6,092 (53%) studied exclusively online and 3,004 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at South College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at South College are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Public Health Master’s Program at South College
Of the 8 master’s public health graduates at South College, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at South College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at South College, lower 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 South College
The Public Health program at South College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at South College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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.