Public Health at Whitworth University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Public Health, consider the program at Whitworth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Whitworth University sits in Spokane, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 8 public health degrees were granted at Whitworth University.
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Online Class Availability at Whitworth University
Online coursework is an option at Whitworth University. Of 2,314 students, 43 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 92 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Whitworth University
Rankings can help you compare Whitworth University’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #None of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 430 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #None of 8 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #None of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 411 |
| Best Value | Washington | #None of 8 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Whitworth University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Whitworth University are 88% women (7) and 12% men (1).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Whitworth University
Among the 8 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Whitworth University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Whitworth University, below 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 Whitworth University
The Public Health program at Whitworth University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the Public Health program at Whitworth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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.