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Public Health Schools in Nebraska

98 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 82
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.2%
  • White: 52.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.1%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Nebraska

6,980 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 Nebraska

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $61,020, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,172 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $31,218. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $37,114 after graduation.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. This private school has an average net price of $24,108. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Public Health Careers in NE

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Epidemiologists 25% $0
Community Health Workers 19% $35,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $96,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $45,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,970
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $65,210
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Nursing 414
Rehabilitation Professions 330
Medicine 287
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 201
Allied Health Professions 175
Dentistry 137
Health/Medical Admin Services 85
Communication Sciences 68

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