Public Health
Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University offers Bachelor's, Graduate Certificate's, Master's, and Undergraduate Certificate's programs in Public Health. The Master program, with 30 completers, is the most popular. Graduates earn a median salary of $43,605 four years after completion, compared to a national median of $71,726 for Public Health programs. Graduates typically enter roles like Physicists, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary, and Genetic Counselors. Genetic Counselors is projected to grow 9% over the next decade. The median salary for Physicists is $155,680.
Bachelor
Median Earnings (4yr)
$43,605
Completers
22
Graduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
14
Master
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
30
Undergraduate Certificate
Median Earnings (4yr)
Not reported
Completers
7
Related Careers
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicists | $155,680 | Not reported | 18,350 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,020 | Not reported | 14,030 |
| Genetic Counselors | $95,770 | 9% | 3,050 |
| Epidemiologists | $81,390 | 16% | 10,230 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,140 | Not reported | 122,300 |
Show 3 more related occupations
| Job Title | Median Salary | Job Growth (10yr) | Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $62,860 | 4% | 57,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $57,920 | Not reported | 27,270 |
| Community Health Workers | $48,200 | 11% | 58,550 |
Institution Overview
In-State Tuition
$11,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Graduation Rate
54.6%
Total Enrollment
12,155
Same Program at Other Institutions
- Duke University — $101,771
- Utah State University — $93,161
- University of Southern California — $89,522
- George Washington University — $87,217
- Montana Technological University — $86,855