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Public Health Schools in Alaska

109 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Master’s Degree 41
Associate Degree 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.0%
  • White: 46.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 31.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Alaska

3,220 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 Alaska

Public Health grads earn an average of $65,960 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Alaska that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. It takes the average student 4.89 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
493 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,456 a year. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $10,292.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
93 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $20,671 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $5,385.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
232 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Graduates earn an average $30,866 after graduation.

Public Health Careers in AK

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 21% $99,040
Health Specialties Professors 17% $71,400
Community Health Workers 17% $43,590
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $57,220
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 3% $75,550
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2% $84,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Nursing 177
Health/Medical Prep Programs 109
Allied Health Services 49
Allied Health Professions 38
Dental Support Services 26
Mental & Social Health Services 25
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 22
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 10

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