Public Health Degree

The public health program at University of Maryland – Baltimore 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 University of Maryland – Baltimore is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health since 2009.

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University of Maryland – Baltimore (UMGC)

3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland - Baltimore provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland and publically funded. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Maryland - Baltimore.

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

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at umaryland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $30,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.umaryland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMGC offers a master's degree program in public health.

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

• 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).