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Public Health Schools in Alabama

754 students earned Public Health degrees in Alabama in the <nil> year.

In this state, Public Health is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Alabama

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 457
Bachelor’s Degree 263
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, 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 Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 53.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Alabama

8,870 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 Alabama

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $67,630, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Alabama that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

340 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
22,289 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,585. Graduates earn an average $42,911 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

227 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,316 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 78% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,273 a year.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
17% Graduation Rate
16,412 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,364 a year. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Samford University

Birmingham
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,758 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,461 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
395 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 17% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,772.

#6

Oakwood University

Huntsville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,452 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,588. 94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Oakwood grads earn an average salary of $29,463.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,654 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.54 years. 89% of the teachers are full time.

Public Health Careers in AL

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 35% $95,190
Community Health Workers 17% $39,850
Medical and Health Services Managers 16% $90,500
Physicists 13% $116,490
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $70,670
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $60,220
Epidemiologists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Nursing 7,364
Allied Health Professions 797
Health/Medical Admin Services 622
Rehabilitation Professions 444
Communication Sciences 431
Medicine 404
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 402
Allied Health Services 307

View all majors related to Public Health

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