Public Health Degree

The public health program at Syracuse 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 New York colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Syracuse University

226 West 26th Street, New York, NY

Syracuse University (SU) is a public research university located in Syracuse, New York. SU offer high-ranking degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in a comprehensive range of subject areas. Known for its excellent study abroad programs, nearly 40 percent of SU students study in other countries through Syracuse University. Students can customize their Study Abroad experience, and have choices of programs in the Middle East and Florence, Italy, among other locations.

SU is committed to providing "Scholarship in Action," which is part of its mission of a "University as Public Good." The region around Syracuse has a rich tradition of social scholarship, and played a strong role in abolitionism and the women's rights movement. The SU mission includes fulfillment of the following objectives:

• To educate fully informed and committed citizens
• To provide access to opportunity
• To strengthen democratic institutions
• To create innovation that matters, and we share knowledge generously
• To inform and engage public opinion and debate
• To cultivate and sustain public intellectuals 

Syracuse University has an excellent faculty and has produced many illustrious alumni who have made their mark in a wide range of fields. Some noteworthy SU Alumni are Stephen Crane (author of The Red Badge of Courage), Dick Clark (host of American Bandstand), Jim Brown (football star, actor, and social activist), Frank Langella (award-winning stage and film actor), Joyce Carol Oates (award-winning novelist), Ted Koppel (award-winning broadcast journalist), Betsey Johnson (fashion designer known for whimsical designs), Lou Reed (rock singer-songwriter for The Velvet Underground), Joseph Biden (vice president of the United States), Bob Costas (host of NBC's "Football Night in America"), and Eileen Collins (first woman astronaut to command a NASA space mission), among many others.

History

Syracuse University was founded in 1870 as a private institution of higher education offering programs in physical sciences and modern languages.

Academics

The academic calendar for Syracuse University follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. The summer semester is divided into a short "Maymester," Session I, Combined Session and Session II.

Colleges and Schools

• School of Architecture
• The College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Education
• L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science
• Graduate School
• David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
• School of Information Studies
• College of Law
• The Martin J. Whitman School of Management
• Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
• College of Visual and Performing Arts
• University College
• Summer at Syracuse 

The academic and research centers at Syracuse University include:

• Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture
• Burton Blatt Institute
• Center for Health and Behavior
• Center for Natural Language Processing
• Center for Policy Research
• Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship
• Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism
• Institute for the Study of the Judiciary, Politics and the Media
• Daniel P. Moynihan Global Affairs Institute
• Center for Advanced Systems and Engineering (CASE)
• NYS Science and Technology Law Center
• Syracuse Biomaterials Institute
• Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems
• Sustainable Community Solutions
• Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)

Student Life

There are more than 300 registered student groups and organizations at Syracuse University, including an active Greek Life on campus, intramural sports and plenty of student events and activities. Student services include fitness facilities, on campus housing and dining, student health services, veteran and military services, advising, counseling, a resource center, and more.

Traditions

The traditional school colors for Syracuse University are orange and white, with royal blue as an accent color. The school mascot is "Otto the Orange," who makes more than 100 appearances every year at SU games or public events. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Syracuse "Orange."

Athletics

The Syracuse "Orange" athletic teams compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross country
• Football
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Ice Hockey
• Lacrosse
• Rowing
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Syracuse University's main campus is located in Syracuse, New York. In addition to its main campus, Syracuse has many Study Abroad programs around the world, including Florence, Italy, and satellite locations or programs in:

• Washington, D.C.
• Manhattan (NY, NY)
• SU West Coast (Semester in LA)
• SU Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Community Life

Syracuse University is located at the top of a hill overlooking the City of Syracuse. Downtown Syracuse and Armory Center are a short walk, drive, or bus ride from campus. Syracuse is a vibrant city offering cultural, recreational, and artistic events.

As a Syracuse student, you can enjoy the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the nationally known Everson Museum of Art, the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, sports events, the Carousel Center mall, and festivals like "JazzFest" and "Winterfest."

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Syracuse University has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).