Public Health at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
If you are interested in studying public health, you may want to check out the program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.SIUC is located in Carbondale, Illinois and approximately 11,366 students attend the school each year.
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.
SIUC Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
SIUC Public Health Rankings
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Public Health Student Demographics at SIUC
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
SIUC Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of degree recipients. That is 25% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 11 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Dental Support Services
- Communication Sciences
- Medicine
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 IL, the home state for Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 14,050 | $121,900 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 10,070 | $105,140 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 2,300 | $76,390 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,690 | $78,640 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,270 | $42,250 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mark Jaroski under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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