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Public Health Schools in Pennsylvania

848 students earned Public Health degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 18th most popular major out of a total 273 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 705
Post-Master’s Certificate 110
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 110
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 52.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.8%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 40,500 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $74,430. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

132 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
8,286 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,267 a year. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,779 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at St. Joe's. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,777 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,336 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
6,150 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at Widener. This private school has an average net price of $31,792.

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 3.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#10

Arcadia University

Glenside
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,300 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $43,174 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

Public Health Careers in PA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $79,920
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $87,790
Epidemiologists 18% $70,680
Community Health Workers 12% $38,510
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 9% $66,110
Physicists 7% $132,410
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $69,520
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $46,410

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Nursing 2,683
Rehabilitation Professions 2,308
Medicine 2,307
Allied Health Professions 1,344
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,144
Health/Medical Admin Services 695
Communication Sciences 583
Dentistry 506

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