Public Health at University of New England
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of New England. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of New England sits in Biddeford, ME.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 91 public health graduations were recorded at University of New England.
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Online Class Availability at University of New England
Many students take online classes at University of New England. Of 6,573 students, 2,887 (44%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of New England
These rankings give you a sense of how University of New England’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #30 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #397 of 411 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maine | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Maine | #4 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 32 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #30 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #184 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #397 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of New England
Those who finish University of New England’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 | $56,951 |
| 2 years | $57,705 |
| 3 years | $60,184 |
| 4 years | $74,421 |
| 5 years | $87,412 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of New England earn a median of $74,421, compared with $85,050 for all University of New England graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of New England, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at University of New England are 81% women (74) and 19% men (17).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of New England
Of the 9 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of New England, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New England.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of New England, below the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at University of New England
Among the 77 master’s public health graduates at University of New England, 83% were women (64) and 17% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of New England.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of New England, 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 New England
This Public Health program at University of New England breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 91 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of New England pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying 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.