Public Health Degree

The public health program at Georgia Southern 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 Georgia colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at Georgia College is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health since 2011.

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Georgia Southern University

Also known as Georgia College

1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Statesboro, GA and publically funded. Georgia Southern University has an enrollment of around 20,500 annually, which places it among the biggest universities in the state.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia Southern University offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common exam scores among applicants accepted to Georgia Southern University are in the range of 21 to 25 on the ACT, or 1500 to 1740 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56% of which only 66% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at Georgia Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Georgia Southern University Eagles participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

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).