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Public Health Schools in Delaware

259 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 207
Master’s Degree 52

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 24.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.5%
  • White: 57.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Delaware

2,510 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 Delaware

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $59,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
23,996 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,200 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
13,129 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. 6% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,185 a year.

Public Health Careers in DE

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $70,530
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing 1,267
Health Sciences & Services 175
Rehabilitation Professions 103
Allied Health Professions 97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Allied Health Services 76
Mental & Social Health Services 76
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 55

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