Public Health at University of Northern Iowa
UNI is located in Cedar Falls, Iowa and has a total student population of 9,507. Of the 106 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Northern Iowa in 2021, 38 of them were public health majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
UNI Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
UNI Public Health Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks public health programs across the country. The following shows how UNI performed in these rankings.
Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at UNI is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 111 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 120 |
| Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 133 |
| Most Focused Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| 195 | |
| Most Popular Public Health Schools | 228 |
| Best Value Public Health Schools | 236 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 304 |
| Most Focused Public Health Schools | 327 |
| Most Popular Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Most Focused Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 343 |
| 348 | |
| 559 |
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in public health from UNI. This makes it the #332 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Health Student Demographics at UNI
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Northern Iowa.
UNI Public Health Bachelor’s Program
About 74% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in public health at UNI are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| International Students | 7 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
UNI Public Health Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
UNI also has a doctoral program available in public health. In 2021, 0 student graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at University of Northern Iowa. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Northern Iowa. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 38 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2 |
Related Majors
- Other Health Professions
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Communication Sciences
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for IA, the home state for University of Northern Iowa.
| Occupation | Jobs in IA | Average Salary in IA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 6,670 | $85,800 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 2,760 | $156,320 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 840 | $70,710 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 550 | $74,140 |
| Community Health Workers | 330 | $38,050 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Feddacheenee under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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