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Graduate Certificates in Public Health

2,359 Yearly Graduations
$60,933 Median Salary
$20,922 Median Debt
There are 172 schools in the United States where you can get your graduate certificate in public health. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 42% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 9.9% of public health graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2,359 students earned their graduate certificate in public health. This makes it the 7th most popular graduate certificate program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in public health at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16,133
Graduate Certificate 2,359
Doctor’s Degree 981

Earnings of Public Health Majors With Graduate Certificates

The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in public health is $60,933. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $55,977 to a high of $68,392.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in public health is $20,922. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $24,687 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $17,087.

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in public health. About 75.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 572
Women 1,787
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The racial-ethnic distribution of public health graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 346
Black or African American 316
Hispanic or Latino 222
White 1,012
International Students 234
Other Races/Ethnicities 229
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There are 172 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in public health. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
334 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for public health students seekinga graduate certificate is Johns Hopkins University. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 334 people received their graduate certificate in public health from Johns Hopkins. Of these students, 81% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

275 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The public health program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 275 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

215 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

A T Still University of Health Sciences comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The public health program at A T Still University of Health Sciences awarded 215 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 56% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Benedictine University

Lisle, Illinois
185 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Benedictine University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public health. Roughly 3,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,773 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,530 per year. The public health program at Benedictine University awarded 185 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
117 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The public health program at University of Connecticut awarded 117 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#6

University at Albany

Albany, New York
63 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University at Albany. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 63 people received their graduate certificate in public health from UAlbany. About 94% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Drexel University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 23,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The public health program at Drexel University awarded 60 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#8

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
58 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public health. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 people received their graduate certificate in public health from UChicago. Of these students, 66% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Missouri - Columbia

Columbia, Missouri
58 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Missouri - Columbia. Each year, around 31,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. The public health program at University of Missouri - Columbia awarded 58 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
42 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 graduate certificates were handed out to public health majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#11

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
39 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. The public health program at Liberty University awarded 39 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#12

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
38 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Iowa comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their graduate certificate in public health from Iowa. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#13

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
35 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York Medical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 graduate certificates were handed out to public health majors at New York Medical College. About 77% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
35 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. The public health program at The Graduate Center, CUNY awarded 35 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 63% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
34 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in public health. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 graduate certificates were handed out to public health majors at U-M. About 59% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
32 Yearly Graduations
97% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Capella University. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 people received their graduate certificate in public health from Capella University. About 97% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
28 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their graduate certificate in public health from Pitt. Of these students, 79% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

New York University

New York, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for public health majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The public health program at New York University awarded 25 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#18

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
25 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their graduate certificate in public health from UF. About 92% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

24 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in public health. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The public health program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University awarded 24 graduate certificates during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 79% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to public health that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Nursing 4,413
Mental & Social Health Services 2,009
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,215
Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences 915
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 755

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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