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General Public Health Schools in Iowa

In <nil>, 169 students earned their General Public Health degrees in IA.

As a degree choice, General Public Health is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 97
Master’s Degree 72

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.1%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 76.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Iowa

In this state, there are 10,340 people employed in jobs related to a general public health degree, compared to 687,060 nationwide.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Iowa

General Public Health grads earn an average of $54,650 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,999 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The 0.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $49,839.

#4

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $52,289 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $21,699.

#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

General Public Health Careers in IA

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

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Public Health Education & Promotion 48
Health Services Administration 44
Other Public Health 32
Environmental Health 13
Occupational Health 4
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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