Public Health at Brigham Young University-Idaho
If you plan to study Public Health, consider the program at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Get started with the following essential facts.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is in Rexburg, ID.
During the most recent reporting year, 646 public health degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
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Studying Online at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Distance learning is available at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Of 45,585 students, 25,139 (55%) studied exclusively online and 14,323 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at Brigham Young University-Idaho
These rankings give you a sense of how Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Idaho | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Idaho | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #14 of 15 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #336 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho
Graduates of Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,872 |
| 2 years | $24,962 |
| 3 years | $16,879 |
| 4 years | $39,001 |
| 5 years | $44,368 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho earn a median of $39,001, compared with $46,835 for all Brigham Young University-Idaho graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public Health graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at $13,048.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at Brigham Young University-Idaho are 74% women (475) and 26% men (171).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Among the 131 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Brigham Young University-Idaho, 82% were women (108) and 18% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Idaho.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 33 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Brigham Young University-Idaho, 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 Brigham Young University-Idaho
The Public Health program at Brigham Young University-Idaho includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 32 |
| Environmental Health | 10 |
| Occupational Health | 75 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 270 |
| Community Health & Preventive Medicine | 259 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at Brigham Young University-Idaho go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Public Health majors, 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
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