Public Health Degree

The public health program at The University of Texas Medical Branch 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.

The Public Health program at UTMB is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health for more than 26 years.

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The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

UTMB, a public institution, offers an assortment of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Galveston, TX, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. UTMB has a yearly student enrollment of over two thousand.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at The University of Texas Medical Branch varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $18,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, which costs about $3,800 each year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to learn more about The University of Texas Medical Branch may check out their website at http://www.utmb.edu.

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $99770

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).