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Public Health Schools in Florida

2,053 students earned Public Health degrees in Florida in the <nil> year.

A Public Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,080
Master’s Degree 733
Associate Degree 143
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 12
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 12

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.1%
  • White: 41.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 24,550 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Florida

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $58,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

467 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 73% of the teachers are full time.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

88% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
19,861 Total Students

An average student at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale will pay a net price of $36,354. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

#4

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
24,543 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,212. 72% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,529 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,933 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 49% of the teachers are full time.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. In their early career, Florida State grads earn an average salary of $47,426.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 0.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,662 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 96% of students get financical aid.

#9

Everglades University

Boca Raton
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,649 Total Students

An average student at Everglades U will pay a net price of $30,055. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Everglades U.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,909 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

Public Health Careers in FL

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 27% $40,160
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280
Physicists 23% $124,070
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 14% $65,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

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