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Public Health in Iowa

Public Health Schools in Iowa

307 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 139
Bachelor’s Degree 111
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Iowa

12,020 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Iowa

Public Health grads earn an average of $70,710 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,414. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,298.

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#5

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,869. 100% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#6

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

An average student at Allen College will pay a net price of $31,509. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,799.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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