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Public Health at University of Delaware

What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at University of Delaware. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Delaware sits in Newark, DE.

During the most recent reporting year, 121 public health degrees were granted at University of Delaware.

Online Class Availability at University of Delaware

Distance learning is available at University of Delaware. Of 24,412 students, 1,739 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,180 (38%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at University of Delaware

Use these rankings to compare University of Delaware’s Public Health program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Delaware #1 of 3
Best Value Delaware #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #23 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #66 of 430
Best Value Nationwide #169 of 411

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Delaware #1 of 3
Best Value Delaware #3 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #15 of 84
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #23 of 79
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #66 of 430
Best Value Nationwide #169 of 411

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Delaware

Students who complete University of Delaware’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at University of Delaware
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $30,641
2 years $29,250
3 years $43,443
4 years $53,358
5 years $63,636

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University of Delaware report median earnings of $53,358, compared with $69,282 for all University of Delaware graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at University of Delaware

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Delaware comes in at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of Delaware, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at University of Delaware are 78% women (94) and 22% men (27).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Delaware

Among the 115 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of Delaware, 77% were women (88) and 23% were men (27).

University of Delaware gender breakdown of Public Health Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 85
Hispanic / Latino 12
Black / African American 9
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Delaware

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below the national average of 57%.*

Public Health Master’s Program at University of Delaware

Of the 6 master’s public health graduates at University of Delaware, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).

University of Delaware gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Delaware

Minority students account for 17% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Delaware, below 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 Delaware

This Public Health program at University of Delaware breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 2
Public Health Education & Promotion 115
Behavioral Aspects of Health 4

Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates

Students who finish Public Health program at University of Delaware pursue many career paths. 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

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