Public Health Degree

The public health program at The University of Montana 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 Montana colleges that offer public health degrees.

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The University of Montana

Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

UM is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Missoula, Montana, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately sixteen thousand students enroll at UM yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UM offers:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1450 - 1770 for the SAT exam. UM has an admissions rate of 94% of which only 41% chose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.umt.edu.

The tuition at The University of Montana varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $6,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $23,000 for the year. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,400 per year. The University of Montana may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Montana through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Available athletic programs offered may include:

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

Students should visit the school's http://www.umt.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Montana has offered the following programs for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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).