Here is an overview of the graduate program in public health at WCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 16 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WCU as a strong choice for public health, ranked #119 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 119 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 of 25 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 89 |
The following degree levels are granted in public health at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 32 master’s degrees in public health.
WCU ranks competitively among schools offering public health at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 11 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 139 |
In the most recent graduating class, 22% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of public health master’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at WCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 45 |