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General Public Health Schools in Florida

1,253 students earned General Public Health degrees in Florida in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, General Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 615
Bachelor’s Degree 583
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 50
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 21.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.4%
  • White: 42.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.5%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Florida

15,680 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 Florida

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $54,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

444 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
49,708 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 73% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
55,781 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,871 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
45,130 Total Students

A typical student attending Florida State will pay a net price of $9,561. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. 83% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
20,898 Total Students

An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,737. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,167 a year. The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
56,664 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,662 a year. This public school has an average net price of $6,232. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

#6

Everglades University

Boca Raton
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
2,649 Total Students

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Everglades U. 20% of the teachers are full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,055.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
15,909 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,608 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
13,288 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,152. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
10,794 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. In their early career, UT grads earn an average salary of $46,754. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,000 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Florida A&M University will pay a net price of $12,479.

General Public Health Careers in FL

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

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Community Health Workers 28% $35,820
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Health Services Administration 492
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 331
Other Public Health 20
Medical Physics 8
Environmental Health 6
Public Health Education & Promotion 3
Behavioral Aspects of Health 3
International Public Health 1

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