Public Health at University of Houston-Downtown
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what University of Houston-Downtown. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Houston-Downtown is in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 48 public health degrees were awarded at University of Houston-Downtown.
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Studying Online at University of Houston-Downtown
Many students take online classes at University of Houston-Downtown. Among 13,730 students, 4,905 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,455 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Houston-Downtown
Use these rankings to compare University of Houston-Downtown’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #10 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #19 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #19 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #34 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #179 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #375 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Houston-Downtown
Graduates of University of Houston-Downtown’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 | $32,071 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Houston-Downtown comes in at $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at University of Houston-Downtown, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at University of Houston-Downtown are 88% women (42) and 12% men (6).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston-Downtown
Of the 48 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Houston-Downtown, 88% were women (42) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 94% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston-Downtown, higher 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 University of Houston-Downtown
This Public Health program at University of Houston-Downtown offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at University of Houston-Downtown go on to a range of careers. Below 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 |
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.