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Public Health Schools in Iowa

In 2020-2021, 193 students earned their Public Health degrees in IA.

In this state, Public Health is the 13th most popular major out of a total 181 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 151
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 70.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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 5 colleges in Iowa that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
142 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#3

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $22,668. Graduates earn an average $46,497 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $26,292. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,071 a year.

Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Chiropractic 606
Nursing 462
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 305
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234
Allied Health Professions 178
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 164
Communication Sciences 116

View all majors related to Public Health

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