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Public Health Schools in Texas

602 students earned Public Health degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 29th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 552
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.6%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 34.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.8%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Texas

69,750 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 Texas

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $75,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 72% of the teachers are full time.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,274 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $72,358 after graduation.

#6

Lamar University

Beaumont
44 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Lamar University will pay a net price of $11,739.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,496 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, West Coast University - Dallas grads earn an average salary of $83,706. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,197 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Texas Wesleyan. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,000. Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Health Careers in TX

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $72,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Physicists 16% $112,420
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 3,662
Medicine 1,974
Rehabilitation Professions 1,318
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,054
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 923
Communication Sciences 833
Mental & Social Health Services 831
Allied Health Professions 718

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