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General Public Health Schools in Arkansas

182 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 132
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

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: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 64.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
27,562 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,807 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. In their early career, UAMS grads earn an average salary of $60,527. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 68%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,077 a year.

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

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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