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Public Health in Texas

Public Health Schools in Texas

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Texas

There are 169,690 people in the state and 1,770,220 people in the nation working in Public Health jobs.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. TX

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Texas

Public Health grads earn an average of $105,450 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. TX

There are 12 colleges in Texas that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $83,078 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $54,018 after earning their degree at this institution. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,060 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,801 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $40,863 a year. The school admits about 88% of applicants. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,036 in their first year after graduation. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#7

Lamar University

Beaumont

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,267 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,944 after earning their degree at this institution.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,979 a year. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Texas State University

San Marcos

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,210 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,629 in their first year after graduation.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,749 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 100% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Health Careers in TX

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $48,647
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Physicists 9% $111,776
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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