Public Health Degree

The public health program at Baldwin – Wallace College prepares students for careers as a public health program manager, educator, nutritionist, epidemiologist, biostatistician, environmental health scientist, and more. The program focuses on planning, managing, and evaluating public health care services, as well as functioning as public health officer. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventative medicine, health policy and regulations, health care service, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Baldwin – Wallace College

Also known as Baldwin Wallace

2600 6th St SW, Canton, OH

Baldwin - Wallace College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Berea, OH, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 4,300 students enroll at B-W yearly.

Areas of study offered at B-W include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Very common test scores among students accepted to Baldwin - Wallace College are within the range of 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 940 to 1220 on the SAT exam. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at Baldwin - Wallace College, with 28 percent of those admitted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at bw.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $29,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,700 per year. Students attending B-W may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The Baldwin - Wallace College Yellow Jackets participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the school's http://www.bw.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baldwin – Wallace College has offered the following programs for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 470
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.10
  • Average Annual Salary: $83400

Health Educators

Description

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Community Health Workers

Description

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

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).