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General Public Health Schools in Iowa

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

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
Master’s Degree 88
Bachelor’s Degree 79

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: 6.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,401. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Iowa grads earn an average salary of $48,768.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

#3

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

In their early career, St. Ambrose University grads earn an average salary of $46,441. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Allen College grads earn an average salary of $54,838.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 47%.

#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.90%. 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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