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Public Health in District of Columbia

Public Health Schools in District of Columbia

Jobs for Public Health Grads in District of Columbia

11,940 people in the state and 1,770,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Health.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. DC

Wages for Public Health Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a Public Health grad in the state is $131,106, compared to a typical salary of $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. DC

There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $66,952 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

American University

Washington

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,329 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 47% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,027 a year. The school admits about 13% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Health Careers in DC

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $48,647
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Physicists 9% $111,776
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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