Public Health Degree

The public health program at Elmhurst 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 Illinois colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Elmhurst College

1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL

EC provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Elmhurst, IL and operated as a private institution. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. EC has a yearly student enrollment of approximately three thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Elmhurst College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1380 - 1720 on the SAT, or 21 - 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Elmhurst College accepts roughly 70 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, about 29 percent of students attended the school. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $5,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Elmhurst College "Bluejays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Elmhurst College offers a master's degree program in public health.

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 7
  • Average Hourly Rate: $51.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $106690
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 810
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.77
  • Average Annual Salary: $86880
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $102370

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).