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Public Health Schools in New York

1,647 students earned Public Health degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 15th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,114
Post-Master’s Certificate 493
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 493
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.0%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 37.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.3%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in New York

There are 69,420 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in New York

Public Health grads earn an average of $79,340 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

625 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

In their early career, Columbia grads earn an average salary of $79,434. This private school has an average net price of $22,823. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

256 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

37% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,575 after earning their degree at this institution.

142 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 87% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,355.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. A typical student attending University at Buffalo will pay a net price of $19,262.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,604 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#7

Monroe College

Bronx
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,738 after earning their degree at this institution.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#9

Hofstra University

Hempstead
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $33,682.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
23,620 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. Graduates earn an average $78,779 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

#10

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,119. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Public Health Careers in NY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Physicists 22% $126,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 3,148
Medicine 2,722
Rehabilitation Professions 2,321
Allied Health Professions 1,261
Communication Sciences 1,197
Mental & Social Health Services 1,127
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,048
Health/Medical Admin Services 904

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