Public Health Degree

The public health program at Westminster College – Salt Lake City 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 Utah colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Westminster College – Salt Lake City (Westminster)

3850 Dixon Parkway Dr. Dept. 1031, Ogden, UT

Westminster College provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Westminster College is nearly three thousand per year.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 988 - 1240 on the SAT, or 22 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 68% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 22% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found by visiting the WC website.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,800. Students enrolled at Westminster College may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Westminster College Griffins participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NAIA. Available sports offered:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.westminstercollege.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Westminster College – Salt Lake City 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

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $90460

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).