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Public Health Schools in Georgia

898 students earned Public Health degrees in Georgia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state out of a total 213 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 806
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 64
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 64
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.9%
  • Black or African American: 34.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
  • White: 32.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.2%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Georgia

There are 21,140 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Georgia

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $72,860. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 11 colleges in Georgia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,242. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,072 a year.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

93% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at GaSou. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 7%. In their early career, South University's online programs grads earn an average salary of $26,001. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,142.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
665 Total Students
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
3,079 Total Students

The average student takes 4.86 years to complete their degree at Fort Valley State University. This public school has an average net price of $13,509. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.81 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at South University, Savannah. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. In their early career, Georgia Tech grads earn an average salary of $78,659. This public school has an average net price of $14,974.

Public Health Careers in GA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Physicists 20% $97,540
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 17% $59,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $70,850
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 1,685
Medicine 565
Rehabilitation Professions 496
Chiropractic 392
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 380
Health/Medical Admin Services 288
Allied Health Professions 265
Communication Sciences 170

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