Public Health at Western Illinois University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Western Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Illinois University is in Macomb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 3 public health degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.
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Studying Online at Western Illinois University
Distance learning is available at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Western Illinois University
Rankings can help you compare Western Illinois University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #None of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #None of 56 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #None of 19 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at Western Illinois University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Western Illinois University are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Among the 3 bachelor’s public health graduates at Western Illinois University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 67% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, higher 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 Western Illinois University
The Public Health program at Western Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health graduates, 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.