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General Public Health Schools in Arkansas

178 students earned General Public Health degrees in Arkansas in the <nil> year.

In this state, General Public Health is the 4th most popular major out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 131
Master’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 65.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Arkansas

There are 7,040 people in the state and 687,060 people in the nation working in general public health jobs.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Arkansas

General Public Health grads earn an average of $49,270 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Arkansas that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
113 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,655 a year. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at UARK. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

In their early career, UAMS grads earn an average salary of $63,466. 89% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,434 Total Students

In their early career, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $34,612. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

General Public Health Careers in AR

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Public Health Education & Promotion 29
Other Public Health 22

View all majors related to General Public Health

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