General Public Health at University of the People
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at University of the People. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of the People is in Pasadena, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 585 general public health degrees were awarded at University of the People.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of the People
University of the People is a fully online institution, so General Public Health coursework can be completed remotely.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of General Public Health graduates at University of the People, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at University of the People are 63% women (367) and 37% men (218).
General Public Health Associate’s Program at University of the People
Of the 336 associate’s general public health degrees awarded at University of the People, 60% were women (202) and 40% were men (134).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health associate’s degree recipients at University of the People.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 24 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 276 |
Minority students account for 11% of General Public Health associate’s degree recipients at University of the People, lower than the national average of 30%.*
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of the People
Of the 218 bachelor’s general public health degrees awarded at University of the People, 67% were women (147) and 33% were men (71).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the People.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 161 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of the People, lower than the national average of 58%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Students who finish General Public Health program at University of the People go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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.