Public Health Degree

The public health program at Lenoir – Rhyne 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 North Carolina colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Lenoir – Rhyne University

231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC

Lenoir - Rhyne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Hickory, NC and provides a large number of program options for students. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Lenoir - Rhyne University is nearly 1,800 per year.

Areas of study available at Lenoir - Rhyne University include:

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

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common scores among students admitted to Lenoir - Rhyne University are between 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 900 to 1100 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of 72% of which only 14% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $29,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Lenoir - Rhyne University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Lenoir - Rhyne University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lr.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lenoir – Rhyne University 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

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).