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Public Health Schools in Indiana

384 students earned Public Health degrees in Indiana in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 221 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 355
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 20.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 52.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.7%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 18,070 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Indiana

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $62,590, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Indiana that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,111 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at IU Bloomington. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,619.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

96% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. In their early career, Valpo grads earn an average salary of $47,544.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. 100% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
133 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UE. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Public Health Careers in IN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 19% $58,480
Physicists 19% $0
Community Health Workers 17% $39,240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $38,440
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $62,790
Epidemiologists 0% $66,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Nursing 1,819
Health/Medical Admin Services 544
Medicine 494
Rehabilitation Professions 454
Allied Health Professions 378
Mental & Social Health Services 345
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 336
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 179

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