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Public Health in Utah

Public Health Schools in Utah

In 2022-2023, 528 students earned their Public Health degrees in UT.

In this state, Public Health is the 24th most popular major out of a total 191 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 171
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 1.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 11.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Utah

There are 8,550 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 Utah

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $68,480, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Utah that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,422. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 94%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU.

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#3

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,457. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at Westminster College Salt Lake. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU. This private school has an average net price of $13,565.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

A typical student attending USU will pay a net price of $12,620. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time.

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Public Health Careers in UT

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Epidemiologists 20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 3,534
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,052
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Rehabilitation Professions 224
Communication Sciences 188
Allied Health Professions 169
Medicine 113
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 93

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