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Public Health Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 833 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 588
Bachelor’s Degree 216
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 21
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

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: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 42.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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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
27,017 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,584 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

American University

Washington
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

57% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,945 after earning their degree at this institution. 74% of students get financical aid.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Georgetown will pay a net price of $32,108.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. 87% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,237 a year.

#5

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $41,388. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. An average student at Trinity College will pay a net price of $13,785.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

#8

Gallaudet University

Washington
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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