Public Health Degree

The public health program at New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury 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 New York colleges that offer public health degrees.

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New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury

53 East 124 Street, New York, NY

NYIT provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Old Westbury, New York and operated as a private institution. Around eight thousand students enroll at New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Communication Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 900 to 1130 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is common among admitted students. NYIT accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those admitted, around 22% of students enrolled.  For additional admissions information, prospective students can reach out to NYIT or complete the form on this page.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $30,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,700 annually. Some students at New York Institute of Technology - Old Westbury may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at NYIT 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)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's nyit.edu to view additional information that may be pertinent to enrollment, campus life, and student services.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $70.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $145590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $118910

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).