Public Health at South University, Columbia
South University, Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and approximately 732 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 12 public health majors received their bachelor's degree from South University, Columbia.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
South University, Columbia Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
South University, Columbia Public Health Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks public health programs across the country. The following shows how South University, Columbia performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at South University, Columbia is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Most Focused Public Health Schools | 65 |
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 125 |
| Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 257 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools | 289 |
| 306 | |
| Most Popular Public Health Schools | 405 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 457 |
| 501 |
Earnings of South University, Columbia Public Health Graduates
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at South University, Columbia is $29,498. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,238 for all public health students.
Public Health Student Demographics at South University, Columbia
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at South University, Columbia.
South University, Columbia Public Health Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 36% more racial-ethnic minorities in its public health bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from South University, Columbia with a bachelor's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
South University, Columbia also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
If you plan to be a public health major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at South University, Columbia. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 12 |
Related Majors
- Health Sciences & Services
- Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for SC, the home state for South University, Columbia.
| Occupation | Jobs in SC | Average Salary in SC |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,470 | $98,780 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 2,980 | $72,470 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,140 | $61,990 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 370 | $62,060 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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