Environmental Health Degree

The environmental health program at New York Medical College prepares students for careers as program managers in state and federal health agencies and non-profit agencies. The program focuses on application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecological issues. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, risk assessment, communications, environmental law, food protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, and housing quality. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer environmental health degrees.

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New York Medical College

185 West Broadway, New York, NY

New York Medical College is a nonprofit private graduate level institution in Valhalla. Enrollment at this school is nearly a thousand students yearly. The school's Jewish makes up an important part of the school's history and tradition and plays an important role within the school's mission. New York Medical College is a highly respected medical and healthcare school and is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be approximately $19,000. On-campus housing may be offered for students and costs around $9,900 per year. Please check with the housing office for more information.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Medicine
• Hospital Administration
• Physical Therapy
• Epidemiology
• Speech and Language Pathology
• Biology

Contact information, tuition information and financial aid details may be viewed on school's website at http://www.nymc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Environmental Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New York Medical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Epidemiologists

Description

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Description

Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).