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General Public Health Schools in Connecticut

271 students earned General Public Health degrees in Connecticut in the <nil> year.

In this state, General Public Health is the 6th most popular major out of a total 91 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 172
Bachelor’s Degree 66
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 23
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.1%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Connecticut

6,630 people in the state and 687,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general public health.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Connecticut

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $71,940. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 6 colleges in Connecticut that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
8,788 Total Students

In their early career, SCSU grads earn an average salary of $44,062. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,231.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
14,567 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
26,876 Total Students

A typical student attending UCONN will pay a net price of $21,724. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,770 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
12% Graduation Rate
3,258 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 5.00 years.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,826 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%. Graduates earn an average $75,433 after graduation.

#6

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
2,132 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,776. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

General Public Health Careers in CT

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

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Community Health Workers 15% $43,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Public Health Education & Promotion 108
Environmental Health 15
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 13
Health Services Administration 9
International Public Health 5

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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