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General Public Health Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,166 students earned their General Public Health degrees in FL.

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 643
Bachelor’s Degree 472
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 47
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 47
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

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: 8.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.8%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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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
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

A typical student attending USF Tampa will pay a net price of $8,346. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
159 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. This public school has an average net price of $9,946. Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
93 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,298. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

#6

Everglades University

Boca Raton
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,247 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,535. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,614 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 17% are considered full time.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,299. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

A typical student attending UWF will pay a net price of $7,089. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,184 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,126. It takes the average student 4.72 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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