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General Public Health Schools in District of Columbia

In 2020-2021, 117 students earned their General Public Health degrees in DC.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 5th most popular major in the state out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 74
Master’s Degree 43

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 47.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.7%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in District of Columbia

There are 4,000 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 District of Columbia

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $88,060. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 4 colleges in District of Columbia that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

American University

Washington
74 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. 74% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at The American University.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at GWU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,563. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Howard University

Washington
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

In their early career, Howard grads earn an average salary of $43,792. It takes the average student 4.23 years to graduate. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
1,846 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,007 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%.

General Public Health Careers in DC

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

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 28% $0
Community Health Workers 20% $56,820
Medical and Health Services Managers 17% $127,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Other Public Health 515
International Public Health 90
Public Health Education & Promotion 44
Environmental Health 36
Health Services Administration 23
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 8

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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