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Public Health Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 96 students earned their Public Health degrees in MS.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 19th most popular major in the state out of a total 162 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 50.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.0%
  • White: 22.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.0%
  • Other Races: 1.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Mississippi

In this state, there are 7,110 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 Mississippi

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $47,780, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Mississippi that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,032.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,441 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $12,761. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Health Careers in MS

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $41,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 262
Medicine 228
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 199
Rehabilitation Professions 131
Communication Sciences 92
Health/Medical Admin Services 79
Allied Health Professions 41
Dentistry 35

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