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Public Health Schools in Nevada

114 students earned Public Health degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 11th most popular major in the state out of a total 128 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 104
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.6%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 50.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 10.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Nevada

5,700 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 Nevada

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $63,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time.

Public Health Careers in NV

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 26% $62,290
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $44,700
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $73,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Medicine 242
Nursing 211
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Dentistry 169
Rehabilitation Professions 108
Allied Health Professions 92
Health Sciences & Services 43
Mental & Social Health Services 32

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View Nationwide Public Health Report

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