Public Health at University of Alaska Fairbanks
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 University of Alaska Fairbanks stacks up to those at other schools.UAF is located in Fairbanks, Alaska and approximately 6,813 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.
UAF Public Health Degrees Available
- Undergrad Certificate in Public Health (1 - 4 Years)
- Associate’s Degree in Public Health
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
UAF Public Health Rankings
Public Health Student Demographics at UAF
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
UAF Public Health Associate’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a associate's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 0 |
International Students | 0 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
UAF Public Health Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a master's in public health.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 5 |
International Students | 1 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Concentrations Within Public Health
Public Health majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
General Public Health | 4 |
International Public Health/International Health | 2 |
Related Majors
- Dental Support Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- 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 AK, the home state for University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Occupation | Jobs in AK | Average Salary in AK |
---|---|---|
Medical and Health Services Managers | 1,100 | $114,670 |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 670 | $80,220 |
Community Health Workers | 520 | $46,590 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 490 | $86,940 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | 90 | $65,960 |
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 Burntorange72 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.