Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

3:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

40

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,682

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Public Health Degree

The public health program at Loma Linda 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 California colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at Loma Linda University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health for more than 58 years.

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Loma Linda University

4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA

Loma Linda University is a nonprofit private institution located in Loma Linda, CA and provides a large number of program options for students. The Seventh Day Adventists affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About 4,300 students enroll at LLU yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services
  • Psychology
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at llu.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,800. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.llu.edu/index.html.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
White6
Non Resident Alien3

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

Upon completion of the Public Health program at Loma Linda University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
    • Total Employment: 2
    • Average Hourly Rate: $51.98
    • Average Annual Salary: $108120

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Loma Linda University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Loma Linda University may offer services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment