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Public Health Schools in Maryland

1,113 students earned Public Health degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 699
Post-Master’s Certificate 355
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 355
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.6%
  • Black or African American: 15.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Maryland

21,090 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 Maryland

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $77,330, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Maryland that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

872 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,428. Graduates earn an average $75,418 after graduation. 65% of students get financical aid.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

In their early career, UMCP grads earn an average salary of $59,719. 67% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

5% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $47,907 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $17,351. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $74,351 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, UB grads earn an average salary of $47,830.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
815 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

Public Health Careers in MD

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $78,220
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Physicists 3% $125,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 922
Health/Medical Admin Services 652
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Medicine 270
Mental & Social Health Services 268
Rehabilitation Professions 243
Communication Sciences 160
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 139

View all majors related to Public Health

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