Public Health at Utah State University
USU is located in Logan, Utah and has a total student population of 27,691. In 2021, 16 public health majors received their bachelor's degree from USU.
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.
USU Public Health Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Online Classes Are Available at USU
Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.
For those who are interested in distance learning, USU does offer online courses in public health for the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
USU Public Health Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks public health programs across the country. The following shows how USU performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The public health major at USU 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 |
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14 | |
Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 108 |
Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 224 |
Most Focused Public Health Schools | 496 |
In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in public health from USU. This makes it the #189 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
How Much Do Public Health Graduates from USU Make?
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at USU is $67,218. This is 109% higher than $32,238, which is the national average for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
Public Health Student Demographics at USU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Utah State University.
USU Public Health Bachelor’s Program
About 88% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in public health at USU 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 Utah State University with a bachelor's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 14 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
USU Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from USU, 100% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Utah State University with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 19 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
USU 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
If you plan to be a public health major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Utah State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Public Health | 35 |
Related Majors
- Health Sciences & Services
- Allied Health Professions
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
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 UT, the home state for Utah State University.
Occupation | Jobs in UT | Average Salary in UT |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,560 | $104,770 |
Health Specialties Professors | 2,120 | $141,550 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 880 | $78,040 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 830 | $68,480 |
Community Health Workers | 550 | $47,830 |
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 Cory Maylett under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.