by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Western Illinois University.
Of the 3 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Public Health from WIU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 40 |
| Communication Sciences | 36 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 12 |
| Allied Health Professions | 6 |
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