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General Public Health Schools in Nevada

In 2020-2021, 110 students earned their General Public Health degrees in NV.

In terms of popularity, General Public Health is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 63 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 51.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Nevada

There are 4,040 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 Nevada

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $60,090. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 2 colleges in Nevada that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,930. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

A typical student attending UNLV will pay a net price of $10,993. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

General Public Health Careers in NV

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

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Medical Physics 6
Health Services Administration 3

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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