by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in public health at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #320 out of 448 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 320 of 448 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 6 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 62 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in public health at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Certificate | 7 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 21 master’s degrees in public health.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 |
| Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools | 224 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of public health master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of public health master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 6 master’s degrees in environmental health recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University conferred 15 graduate certificate degrees in public health.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 37 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of public health graduate certificate degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public health graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a graduate certificate in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 8 graduate certificate completions in environmental health recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 7 graduate certificate degrees in public health education and promotion recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public Health | 15 |
| Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 7 |