Public Health at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 21 public health degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Among 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rankings can help you compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 430 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #16 of 18 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #18 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 55 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #139 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Students who complete Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,821 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $29,223.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 18 bachelor’s public health graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 94% were women (17) and 6% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, below the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 3 master’s public health degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, higher 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 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The Public Health program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 18 |
| Other Public Health | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, 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.