Public Health at Emory University
Every public health school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the public health program at Emory University stacks up to those at other schools.Emory is located in Atlanta, Georgia and approximately 13,997 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.
Emory Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Emory Public Health Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at Emory
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Emory University.
Emory Public Health Master’s Program
In the public health master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 59% of degree recipients. That is 9% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 133 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
The following public health concentations are available at Emory University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Emory University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 149 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 116 |
| Health Services Administration | 104 |
| Environmental Health | 65 |
| Other Public Health | 2 |
Related Majors
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Medical Science
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Allied Health Professions
Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into
A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for GA, the home state for Emory University.
| Occupation | Jobs in GA | Average Salary in GA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 8,790 | $111,850 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 4,970 | $119,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 1,570 | $71,450 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,300 | $72,860 |
| Community Health Workers | 1,010 | $41,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Mpspqr under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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