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General Public Health Schools in Georgia

764 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A General Public Health major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 365
Master’s Degree 327
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 27

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, 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 Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.1%
  • Black or African American: 43.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.2%
  • White: 29.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Georgia

17,420 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 Georgia

A typical salary for a general public health grad in the state is $85,440, compared to a typical salary of $59,660 nationwide.

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

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Georgia State will pay a net price of $17,738. In their early career, Georgia State grads earn an average salary of $35,468.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. In their early career, GaSou grads earn an average salary of $42,367. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.00%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,884. In their early career, Mercer grads earn an average salary of $46,626.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
6,724 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,225.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,437 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 91% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
753 Total Students
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,109 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,961 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,044.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
787 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 62%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

General Public Health Careers in GA

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

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Public Health Education & Promotion 325
International Public Health 143
Health Services Administration 106
Environmental Health 101
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 22
Other Public Health 10
Medical Physics 6

View all majors related to General Public Health

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