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Public Health Schools in Indiana

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

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 473
Master’s Degree 355
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Indiana

In this state, there are 18,070 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 Indiana

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $62,590, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Indiana that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at IU Bloomington. Graduates earn an average $47,001 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,619.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. A typical student attending IUPUI will pay a net price of $12,416. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,111 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,808. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. 100% of students get financical aid.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,801 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,363. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,124 after earning their degree at this institution.

#8

DePauw University

Greencastle
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

In their early career, Valpo grads earn an average salary of $47,544. 100% of students get financical aid. 74% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Taylor University

Upland
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,679 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

An average student at UE will pay a net price of $22,912. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at UE. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Public Health Careers in IN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 19% $58,480
Physicists 19% $0
Community Health Workers 17% $39,240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $38,440
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $62,790
Epidemiologists 0% $66,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Nursing 7,922
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,799
Allied Health Professions 1,253
Health Sciences & Services 1,155
Mental & Social Health Services 823
Rehabilitation Professions 499
Medicine 494
Communication Sciences 480

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