General Public Health at University of Iowa
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Public Health, consider the program at University of Iowa. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Iowa is in Iowa City, IA.
During the most recent reporting year, 114 general public health degrees were awarded at University of Iowa.
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Studying Online at University of Iowa
Many students take online classes at University of Iowa. Of 30,779 students, 3,028 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,742 (45%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at University of Iowa
Use these rankings to compare University of Iowa’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 299 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Iowa | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Iowa | #1 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 280 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #190 of 299 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at University of Iowa, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Public Health graduates at University of Iowa are 83% women (95) and 17% men (19).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Iowa
Of the 69 bachelor’s general public health graduates at University of Iowa, 86% were women (59) and 14% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, lower than the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at University of Iowa
Of the 45 master’s general public health degrees awarded at University of Iowa, 80% were women (36) and 20% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Iowa, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at University of Iowa work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
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