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Public Health Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 617 students earned their Public Health degrees in DC.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 588
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.2%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 6,940 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in District of Columbia

Public Health grads earn an average of $106,740 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

568 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Georgetown grads earn an average salary of $71,107.

#3

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

#4

American University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 74% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Graduates earn an average $55,801 after graduation. An average student at CUA will pay a net price of $34,684.

Public Health Careers in DC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Community Health Workers 20% $56,820
Epidemiologists 17% $97,490
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $89,460
Physicists 6% $146,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 534
Medicine 471
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Health/Medical Admin Services 172
Communication Sciences 119
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 79
Allied Health Professions 77

View all majors related to Public Health

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