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General Public Health in Alabama

General Public Health Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 703 students earned their General Public Health degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, General Public Health is the 12th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.3%
  • Black or African American: 27.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 49.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.4%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Alabama

6,290 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Alabama

A typical salary for a general public health grad in the state is $53,060, compared to a typical salary of $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Alabama that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
22,563 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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93 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 40%. It takes the average student 4.41 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,366.

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Samford University

Birmingham
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. An average student at Samford will pay a net price of $30,689. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending UA will pay a net price of $20,888. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

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Oakwood University

Huntsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,374 Total Students

An average student at Oakwood will pay a net price of $19,686. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,747 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,297. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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General Public Health Careers in AL

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
43
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 12
Medical Physics 6
Other Public Health 3

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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