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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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
- 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.