Public Health at Western Colorado University
If you are interested in studying Public Health, you may want to check out the program at Western Colorado University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, CO.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 public health degrees were granted at Western Colorado University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Colorado University
Many students take online classes at Western Colorado University. Among 3,568 students, 1,449 (41%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 424 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Western Colorado University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Western Colorado University are 50% women (2) and 50% men (2).
Public Health Master’s Program at Western Colorado University
Of the 4 master’s public health degrees awarded at Western Colorado University, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Western Colorado University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*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 Colorado University
The Public Health program at Western Colorado University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Western Colorado University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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.