Public Health at Utah Valley University
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Utah Valley University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Utah Valley University is in Orem, UT.
During the most recent reporting year, 71 public health graduations were recorded at Utah Valley University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Utah Valley University
Many students take online classes at Utah Valley University. Of 46,807 students, 6,655 (14%) studied exclusively online and 15,106 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Utah Valley University
Use these rankings to compare Utah Valley University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 430 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #2 of 15 |
| Best Value | Utah | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Utah | #7 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #15 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #74 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #370 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Utah Valley University
Graduates of Utah Valley University’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,827 |
| 2 years | $29,685 |
| 3 years | $25,640 |
| 4 years | $36,029 |
| 5 years | $39,508 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Utah Valley University report median earnings of $36,029, compared with $53,268 for all Utah Valley University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Utah Valley University comes in at $14,541.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Public Health graduates at Utah Valley University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Utah Valley University are 86% women (61) and 14% men (10).
Public Health Associate’s Program at Utah Valley University
Of the 33 associate’s public health graduates at Utah Valley University, 85% were women (28) and 15% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Utah Valley University
Among the 38 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Utah Valley University, 87% were women (33) and 13% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Utah Valley University, 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 Utah Valley University
The Public Health program at Utah Valley University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 34 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 37 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Utah Valley University 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.