Public Health Degree

The public health program at SUNY at Albany 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.

The Public Health program at SUNY at Albany is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health for more than 32 years.

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SUNY at Albany

80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY

SUNY at Albany, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Albany, New York, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly eighteen thousand students enroll at University at Albany yearly.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to University at Albany earn an SAT score within the range of 1030 to 1200, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 26. 47% of students that apply are admitted to University at Albany, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at albany.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the University at Albany website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 760
  • Average Hourly Rate: $52.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $109250

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).