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Public Health Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 2,034 students earned their Public Health degrees in FL.

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 1,032
Master’s Degree 763
Associate Degree 147
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 54
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 34
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 40.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,346. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,084. 68% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale.

#4

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. The 9.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
4,173 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 9.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 47% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Florida National University - Main Campus will pay a net price of $20,296.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,946. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,703 after earning their degree at this institution.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#9

Everglades University

Boca Raton
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,247 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time. An average student at Everglades U will pay a net price of $30,535.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,299. 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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