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General Public Health in Pennsylvania

General Public Health Schools in Pennsylvania

570 students earned General Public Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Public Health is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 257
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.6%
  • Black or African American: 20.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 57.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 32,920 people employed in jobs related to a general public health degree, compared to 687,060 nationwide.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $61,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. 100% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 32%.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 86% of students get financical aid.

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Drexel University

Philadelphia
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.68 years. The full-time teacher rate is 55%. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Arcadia University

Glenside
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $28,861. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 99% of students get financical aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 68% get financial aid.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,133 Total Students
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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $19,718.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
5,835 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

La Salle University

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,624 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. An average student at La Salle will pay a net price of $12,991. 100% of students get financical aid.

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General Public Health Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Health Services Administration 214
Other Public Health 99
Public Health Education & Promotion 68
International Public Health 51
Behavioral Aspects of Health 27
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 14
Environmental Health 10
Maternal & Child Health 4

View all majors related to General Public Health

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