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Public Health Schools in District of Columbia

In <nil>, 761 students earned their Public Health degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 20 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 512
Bachelor’s Degree 227
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.8%
  • Black or African American: 20.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 8.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in District of Columbia

There are 6,940 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $106,740. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 8 colleges in District of Columbia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

665 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,457 Total Students

In their early career, GWU grads earn an average salary of $66,229. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

#2

American University

Washington
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
14,852 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
20,935 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
3,476 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,276. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

#5

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
12,065 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $45,837.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,862 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,039 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.76 years to complete their degree at Trinity College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,059 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $33,452.

#8

Gallaudet University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,433 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,616. In their early career, Gallaudet grads earn an average salary of $31,467.

Public Health Careers in DC

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Community Health Workers 20% $56,820
Epidemiologists 17% $97,490
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 7% $89,460
Physicists 6% $146,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $118,400

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Nursing 990
Medicine 471
Health/Medical Admin Services 437
Rehabilitation Professions 172
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 168
Communication Sciences 136
Allied Health Professions 113
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 97

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