Public Health at Widener University
If you are interested in studying public health, you may want to check out the program at Widener University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.Widener is located in Chester, Pennsylvania and approximately 6,150 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.
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Widener Public Health Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
- Doctorate Degree in Public Health
Widener Public Health Rankings
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There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health Student Demographics at Widener
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Widener University.
Widener Public Health Master’s Program
Of the students who received a public health master's degree from Widener, 65% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Widener University with a master's in public health.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health Professions
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Health & Medical Administrative Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
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 PA, the home state for Widener University.
| Occupation | Jobs in PA | Average Salary in PA |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 16,410 | $97,310 |
| Health Specialties Professors | 12,420 | $95,160 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | 4,370 | $70,330 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 2,050 | $74,430 |
| Community Health Workers | 2,000 | $41,550 |
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 User:Smallbones at English Wikipedia. under License
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