Public Health at University of Bridgeport
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of Bridgeport. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Bridgeport is in Bridgeport, CT.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 public health degrees were granted at University of Bridgeport.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Bridgeport
Distance learning is available at University of Bridgeport. Of 3,838 students, 936 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,954 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of Bridgeport, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of Bridgeport are 90% women (36) and 10% men (4).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Bridgeport
Among the 40 master’s public health degrees awarded at University of Bridgeport, 90% were women (36) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Bridgeport.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 5 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Bridgeport, 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 University of Bridgeport
The Public Health program at University of Bridgeport offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 40 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at University of Bridgeport pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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.