Public Health at The University of Montana
UM is located in Missoula, Montana and approximately 9,808 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 1 public health major received their bachelor's degree from UM.
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.
UM Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
UM Public Health Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the public health progam at UM compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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 UM 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 |
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Most Focused Public Health Undergraduate Certificate Schools | 13 |
Most Focused Public Health Graduate Certificate Schools | 20 |
62 | |
Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
160 | |
Most Focused Public Health Schools | 276 |
Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
Best Value Public Health Schools | 428 |
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in public health from UM. This makes it the #147 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at UM
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at The University of Montana.
UM Public Health Bachelor’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UM Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from UM, 82% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 23 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
UM also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 1 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at The University of Montana. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at The University of Montana. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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General Public Health | 41 |
Environmental Health | 5 |
Health Services Administration | 3 |
International Public Health/International Health | 2 |
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 1 |
Related Majors
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Nursing
- Allied Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
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 MT, the home state for The University of Montana.
Occupation | Jobs in MT | Average Salary in MT |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,430 | $96,180 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 580 | $69,890 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 410 | $68,660 |
Community Health Workers | 150 | $39,830 |
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 Djembayz under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.