Public Health Degree

The public health program at Saint Augustine’s 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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Saint Augustine’s University

1333 Jake Alexander Blvd, South, Salisbury, NC

About
Saint Augustine's University (formerly known as St. Augustine's College) is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The school began operations in 1867 as a normal and technical school for freed slaves rooted in Episcopalian values. The historically black college provided individuals with educational opportunities that increased in scope as the school developed, first in 1893 when it became known as the Saint Augustine's School, the  again in 1919 when it became Saint Augustine's Junior College and began offering post secondary education. The school converted to a four year institution in 1927, changing its name in 1928 to the current, and issued its first bachelor degree in 1931. Saint Augustine's College was the first historically black college to have its own radio station. The school has also expanded its facilities over the years, renovating and updating as needed.

Academics

Saint Augustine's College offers students a number of bachelor degree granting programs as well as minors to ensure that enrolled students will be a able to pursue an education that appeals to them. Students will study for approximately four years, receiving their degree upon completion. Students may enter the workforce upon graduation, though some individuals may pursue a master's degree at graduate institution. In addition, the school offers a large number of minor degrees to augment one's education.
Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Graphic Design
• Psychology
• Criminal Justice
• Communication

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending Saint Augustine's College must complete the application for admission, provide all pertinent transcripts and standardized test scores, supply two letters of recommendation, and pay the application fee. Once received the materials provided will be reviewed and a final decision rendered for admission that will be sent to the student once made.

Financial aid is available in the form grants, loans, and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance should obtain a federal PIN and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will allow the school to determine a student's needs, eligibility and awards.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Augustine’s University offers a bachelor'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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $108870

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).