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General Public Health Schools in New York

In <nil>, 1,660 students earned their General Public Health degrees in NY.

In this state, General Public Health is the 4th most popular major out of a total 153 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 986
Bachelor’s Degree 401
Post-Master’s Certificate 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 152
Associate Degree 81
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 32
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.9%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.1%
  • White: 38.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.5%
  • Other Races: 7.2%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in New York

59,230 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 New York

A typical salary for a general public health grad in the state is $57,010, compared to a typical salary of $59,660 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New York that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

348 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
33,776 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $12,836. 45% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $83,776 a year.

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,017 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
17,075 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,332 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $53,266 after graduation. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at University at Buffalo. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
58,226 Total Students

In their early career, NYU grads earn an average salary of $63,932. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $39,565. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,117 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $97,828 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
21,772 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $61,077 a year. This private school has an average net price of $32,516. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

#8

Monroe College

Bronx
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
7,256 Total Students

35% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,148. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
25,582 Total Students

The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Cornell. 58% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,265 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $34,123 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $3,970.

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
26,608 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,357. In their early career, SUNY Stony Brook grads earn an average salary of $57,129. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Hofstra University

Hempstead
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,243 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

General Public Health Careers in NY

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

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Health Services Administration 342
Public Health Education & Promotion 274
Other Public Health 219
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 185
Environmental Health 145
Behavioral Aspects of Health 97
International Public Health 74
Maternal & Child Health 48

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