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General Public Health Schools in Connecticut

216 students earned General Public Health degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 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 107
Bachelor’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
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: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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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
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU. This public school has an average net price of $20,830. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
62 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. The student loan default rate is 2.00% which is lower than average. 69% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

In their early career, Fairfield U grads earn an average salary of $66,244. An average student at Fairfield U will pay a net price of $36,633. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Fairfield U.

#6

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 96%.

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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