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Public Health Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,068 students earned their Public Health degrees in IL.

In this state, Public Health is the 11th most popular major out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 757
Post-Master’s Certificate 266
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 266
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.4%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 31.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 20.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Illinois

There are 32,940 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 Illinois

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $78,640, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

506 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
3,779 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,698.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,214.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
29,481 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,517.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $67,867 after graduation. 66% of students get financical aid.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,146 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,781 a year.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UIUC. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $59,402 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

DePaul University

Chicago
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $31,174. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,408 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,956. Most students complete their degree in 4.60 years.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
15,415 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at AIU Online. Graduates earn an average $29,315 after graduation.

Public Health Careers in IL

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 7% $103,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 6% $74,850
Community Health Workers 6% $38,090
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $75,960
Physicists 1% $111,160
Epidemiologists 0% $81,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Nursing 6,634
Medicine 1,344
Rehabilitation Professions 741
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 663
Health/Medical Admin Services 535
Communication Sciences 492
Allied Health Professions 388
Dentistry 308

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