General Public Health at Georgia State University
If you plan to study General Public Health, consider the program at Georgia State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 280 general public health degrees were granted at Georgia State University.
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Studying Online at Georgia State University
Distance learning is available at Georgia State University. Of 34,944 students, 5,247 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 18,242 (52%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at Georgia State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Georgia State University’s General Public Health program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 280 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 280 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Georgia | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #44 of 64 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 280 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at Georgia State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Public Health graduates at Georgia State University are 81% women (226) and 19% men (54).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Georgia State University
Of the 110 bachelor’s general public health graduates at Georgia State University, 83% were women (91) and 17% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 58 |
| Asian | 20 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 83% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia State University, above the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at Georgia State University
Of the 141 master’s general public health graduates at Georgia State University, 81% were women (114) and 19% were men (27).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 69 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 16 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at Georgia State University, above the national average of 49%.*
General Public Health Doctoral Program at Georgia State University
Of the 20 doctoral general public health graduates at Georgia State University, 70% were women (14) and 30% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Georgia State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 35% of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Georgia State University, lower than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Graduates of the General Public Health program at Georgia State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for General Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.