Public Health Degree

The public health program at Brown University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at Brown University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health for more than 23 years.

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Brown University (YTI)

1405 Williams Road, York, PA

Brown University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Providence, RI and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Brown University exceeds eight thousand annually.

Students may choose from several areas of study, including:

• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 29 - 33 on the ACT or 1920 - 2250 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 9% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information from the admissions office can be found via the school or from our secure portal by requesting information.

The cost of tuition is approximately $46,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is around $7,400 for the year. Students at Brown University may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Brown University "Bears" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the school's brown.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YTI has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

• York-Hanover, PA
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.83
  • Average Annual Salary: $84930

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).