Public Health Degree

The public health program at Morgan State 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 Maryland colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at Morgan State University is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health since 2004.

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Morgan State University

51 Mannakee Street, Rockville, MD

Morgan State University is a public historically black institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Enrollment at MSU exceeds seven thousand yearly.

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

• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records 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 to Morgan State University. A score between 820 to 980 on the SAT, or 16 to 19 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were admitted at MSU, with 38 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at morgan.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,600 and nonresidents pay $18,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,200 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The MSU Bears participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students can visit the Morgan State University website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

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

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $59.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $122880

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).