Public Health at Arizona Western College
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at Arizona Western College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arizona Western College is located in Yuma, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 20 public health degrees were awarded at Arizona Western College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Arizona Western College
Distance learning is available at Arizona Western College. Among 8,964 students, 2,226 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,624 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Arizona Western College
Rankings can help you compare Arizona Western College’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arizona | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #5 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #23 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #267 of 430 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Public Health graduates at Arizona Western College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at Arizona Western College are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
Public Health Associate’s Program at Arizona Western College
Of the 2 associate’s public health graduates at Arizona Western College, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Public Health associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College, higher than the national average of 44%.*
*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 Arizona Western College
The Public Health program at Arizona Western College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Arizona Western College go on to a range of careers. Below 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 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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.