General Public Health at University at Albany
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany is located in Albany, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 184 general public health degrees were granted at University at Albany.
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Studying Online at University at Albany
Online coursework is an option at University at Albany. Among 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) studied exclusively online and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s General Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 299 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #11 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #12 of 25 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #24 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #25 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #154 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Public Health graduates at University at Albany, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Public Health graduates at University at Albany are 75% women (138) and 25% men (46).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 65 bachelor’s general public health graduates at University at Albany, 77% were women (50) and 23% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, above the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 101 master’s general public health graduates at University at Albany, 73% were women (74) and 27% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 18 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, lower than the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at University at Albany go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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.