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Public Health Schools in Kentucky

128 students earned Public Health degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 27th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 60.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Kentucky

12,050 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 Kentucky

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $51,740, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Kentucky that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. In their early career, Eastern grads earn an average salary of $34,723. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Public Health Careers in KY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $63,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $43,670
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 2,017
Medicine 430
Rehabilitation Professions 415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Mental & Social Health Services 168
Allied Health Professions 161

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View Nationwide Public Health Report

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