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Public Health Schools in Arizona

457 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Public Health is the 22nd most popular major out of a total 210 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Arizona

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 430
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.8%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.5%
  • White: 43.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.2%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Arizona

17,740 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Arizona

Public Health grads earn an average of $70,840 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arizona that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

222 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This public school has an average net price of $13,358. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 8% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $34,441 after graduation.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Graduates earn an average $46,621 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.50%. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

Public Health Careers in AZ

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Physicists 33% $115,280
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Community Health Workers 28% $36,870
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $51,730
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 16% $69,380
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $63,810
Epidemiologists 8% $58,500

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing 3,385
Mental & Social Health Services 1,466
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,134
Medicine 473
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 258
Rehabilitation Professions 255
Communication Sciences 219
Allied Health Professions 189

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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