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Public Health Schools in Delaware

In 2020-2021, 204 students earned their Public Health degrees in DE.

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 175
Master’s Degree 29

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: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,967. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,178 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,866.

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.50% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,186. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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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