Public Health Degree

The public health program at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 Texas colleges that offer public health degrees.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio

4901 E University, Odessa, TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is a state university in the Southwestern area of Texas.  The main campus of UTSA is located on 600 acres in the northern area of San Antonio.  The school has a well-respected faculty, excellent research facilities and offers 65 undergraduate degree programs, and 70 graduate degree programs at the master's and doctoral levels.  UTSA also offers many courses online.

Notable alumni of UTSA include many well-known NBA players, award-winning research scientists, and recognized writers, among many others.

History

Founded in 1969, the school received the land donation for its 600-acre campus in 1970, which is when the school was established as actively operational. The school was established with five colleges.

Academics

The academic calendar for UTSA follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and a summer "term."

Colleges and Schools

• College of Business
• College of Education and Human Development
• College of Engineering
• College of Liberal and Fine Arts
• College of Public Policy
• College of Architecture
• College of Sciences
• Honors College

Student Life

There are more than 180 student clubs and organization for students at UTSA to become involved in, representing interests and shared backgrounds in culture, the military, politics and student government, religion, service, social events, sports and recreation.  There are also many chapters of fraternities and sororities at UTSA, offering a very active Greek Life.

There are several options for on-campus student housing, and a selection of on-campus dining services at UTSA.

Traditions

The colors of the University of Texas System are orange and white.  The UTSA has added navy to the orange and white as their school's third color.

The school's mascot is the roadrunner, a bird that represents the region in Texas where UTSA is located.

Athletics

The UTSA "Roadrunners" athletic teams compete in 16 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I Level.

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Fencing

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus, the University of Texas at San Antonio has two other campuses in San Antonio: Its Downtown and Hemisfair Park campuses.

Community Life

The weather in San Antonio Texas is known to be very temperate and, along with its many sights, attracts students and tourists alike.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas at San Antonio has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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

• Odessa, TX
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $86430

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).