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Public Health at Truman State University

If you are interested in studying Public Health, consider the program at Truman State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Truman State University is located in Kirksville, MO.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 public health degrees were awarded at Truman State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Truman State University

Many students take online classes at Truman State University. Of 3,664 students, 710 (19%) studied exclusively online and 1,260 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at Truman State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Truman State University’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#2 of 32
Best Value	Missouri	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Missouri	#6 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#17 of 34
Best Value	Nationwide	#92 of 411
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#262 of 430

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Truman State University

Graduates of Truman State University’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,030

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from Truman State University stands at $23,278.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at Truman State University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Truman State University are 64% women (18) and 36% men (10).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Truman State University

Among the 28 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Truman State University, 64% were women (18) and 36% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 18% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Truman State University, lower than the national average of 57%.*

*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 Truman State University

This Public Health program at Truman State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Health Education & Promotion	28

Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates

Those who complete Public Health program at Truman State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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.