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Public Health at University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha is in Omaha, NE.

During the most recent reporting year, 25 public health degrees were awarded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Online coursework is an option at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Among 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) studied exclusively online and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Public Health Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Public Health program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Nebraska #1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality) Nebraska #2 of 4
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #4 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #21 of 34
Best Value Nationwide #111 of 411
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #299 of 430

Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Graduates of University of Nebraska at Omaha’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 Nebraska at Omaha
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $32,394
2 years $35,060
3 years $40,039
4 years $38,796
5 years $49,091

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha take home a median $38,796, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha is $21,328.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Public Health graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 84% women (21) and 16% men (4).

Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 25 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).

University of Nebraska at Omaha 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 Nebraska at Omaha.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 10
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 4
Asian 2
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Public Health majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Minority students account for 52% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha

This Public Health program at University of Nebraska at Omaha includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Public Health 25

Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates

Students who finish Public Health program at University of Nebraska at Omaha pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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

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