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Public Health Schools in Georgia

1,405 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 720
Bachelor’s Degree 585
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 58
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 58
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Black or African American: 35.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 35.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 21,140 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Georgia

Public Health grads earn an average of $72,860 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Georgia that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
436 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $68,643 a year. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,424.

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years.

218 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, UGA grads earn an average salary of $52,437. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
27,076 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.58 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $15,851.

107 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,626 after graduation. The 1.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
4% Graduation Rate
6,724 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
6,763 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,063 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Georgia College will pay a net price of $19,827.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
42,899 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. 64% of the teachers are full time. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
753 Total Students
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
2,923 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,657 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Health Careers in GA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Community Health Workers 26% $38,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $96,220
Physicists 20% $97,540
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 18% $66,420
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 17% $59,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $70,850
Epidemiologists 11% $61,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Nursing 7,112
Allied Health Professions 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,116
Rehabilitation Professions 574
Medicine 565
Health Sciences & Services 544
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 430
Allied Health Services 405

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