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General Public Health Schools in Georgia

743 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Master’s Degree 339
Bachelor’s Degree 322
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Associate Degree 4
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

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: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 45.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 31.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,820 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,312 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
2% Graduation Rate
5,405 Total Students

In their early career, South University's online programs grads earn an average salary of $26,001. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. Graduates earn an average $48,858 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $20,139.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
665 Total Students
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
1,080 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
8,920 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,239.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
818 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $23,436. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

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