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General Public Health Schools in Nebraska

113 students earned General Public Health degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, General Public Health is the 9th most popular major out of a total 95 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 74
Bachelor’s Degree 26
Post-Master’s Certificate 11
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.5%
  • White: 46.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.2%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Nebraska

There are 5,590 people in the state and 687,060 people in the nation working in general public health jobs.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Nebraska

General Public Health grads earn an average of $46,610 in the state and $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Nebraska that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 2 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,172 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $41,984 after graduation. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,076 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of the teachers are full time.

General Public Health Careers in NE

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

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Community Health Workers 19% $35,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $96,490
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
International Public Health 16
Public Health Education & Promotion 12
Medical Physics 8
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 1

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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