Public Health Associate Degrees
There are 754 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Public Health. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and72% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Public Health graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Health Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 41,086 people earned theirPublic Health majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 146 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 1,080 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,120 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,506 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,208 |
Earnings of Public Health Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Public Health of $60,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,939 |
| 4 years | $60,432 |
| 5 years | $70,561 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Public Health students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Public Health. About 77.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 248 |
| Women | 832 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Health graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 273 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 23 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 | 16.5% |
| Black or African American | 184 | 17.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 60 | 5.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 1.9% |
| Race Unknown | 306 | 28.3% |
| International Students | 24 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Health Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 894 colleges that offer a associate degree in Public Health. Learn more about the most popular below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 649 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 646 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 640 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Health. This school awarded 616 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Health. This school awarded 585 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Health. This school awarded 532 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 516 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 515 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 506 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 470 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 461 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 457 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 442 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 422 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 412 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 398 people received their associate degree in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 393 associate degrees in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 25,004 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,785 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,803 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,629 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,571 |
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Below are some popular majors similar to Public Health that also offer associate degrees.
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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