Public Health Graduate Certificates
There are 754 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Public Health. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 15.5% of Public Health graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Public Health Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 41,086 students earned theirPublic Health majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Public Health at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 146 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,080 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,120 |
| Master’s Degree | 20,506 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,208 |
Earnings of Public Health Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Public Health of $60,432 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,939 |
| 4 years | $60,432 |
| 5 years | $70,561 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 520 |
| Women | 1,416 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Public Health graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 843 | 43.5% |
| Asian | 213 | 11.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 139 | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 292 | 15.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 3.2% |
| Race Unknown | 72 | 3.7% |
| International Students | 301 | 15.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 15.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Public Health Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 894 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Public Health. Learn more about the most popular below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 723 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 649 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University-Idaho comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 646 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 640 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 616 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the People comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 585 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 532 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 516 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. This school awarded 515 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 506 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 470 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 461 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 457 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 442 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 422 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 412 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Public Health majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 412 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 408 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Public Health here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. This school awarded 398 graduate certificates in Public Health in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Public Health. During the most recent year for which we have data, 393 people received their graduate certificate in Public Health from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Public Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 25,004 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,785 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,803 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,629 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,571 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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