Public Health at University of North Carolina Wilmington
If you are interested in studying Public Health, consider the program at University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in Wilmington, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 91 public health degrees were awarded at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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Studying Online at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Of 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #9 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 103 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #254 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington
Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,370 |
| 2 years | $33,459 |
| 3 years | $31,356 |
| 4 years | $42,907 |
| 5 years | $53,609 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington take home a median $42,907, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington is $23,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 92% women (84) and 8% men (7).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Among the 91 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 92% were women (84) and 8% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, below 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 North Carolina Wilmington
The Public Health program at University of North Carolina Wilmington offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 90 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at University of North Carolina Wilmington go on to a range of careers. Here 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.