International Public Health

Types of Degrees International Public Health Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many international public health/international health graduations there were in 2020-2021 for each degree level.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	477
Bachelor’s Degree	426
Basic Certificate	382
Graduate Certificate	294
Doctor’s Degree	20

What International Public Health Majors Need to Know

People with careers related to international public health/international health were asked what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important for their jobs. They weighted these areas on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the highest.

Knowledge Areas for International Public Health/International Health Majors

International Public Health/International Health majors often go into careers in which the following knowledge areas are important:

• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills for International Public Health/International Health Majors

international public health/international health majors are found most commonly in careers in which the following skills are important:

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Abilities for International Public Health/International Health Majors

A major in international public health/international health will prepare for your careers in which the following abilities are important:

• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

What Can You Do With a International Public Health Major?

Below is a list of occupations associated with international public health/international health:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Health Educators	14.6%	$54,220

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in International Public Health?

The major attracts more women than men. About 83% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of international public health/international health majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	87
Black or African American	41
Hispanic or Latino	93
White	155
International Students	11
Other Races/Ethnicities	39

Geographic Diversity

International Public Health/International Health appeals to people across the globe. About 2.6% of those with this major are international students.

How Much Do International Public Health Majors Make?

Salaries According to BLS

The median salary for someone in a career related to international public health/international health is $59,660. This median refers to all degree levels, so you may expect those with a more advanced degree to make more while those with less advanced degrees will typically make less.

To put that into context, according to BLS data from the first quarter of 2020, the typical high school graduate makes between $30,000 and $57,900 a year (25th through 75th percentile). The average person with a bachelor’s degree (any field) makes between $45,600 and $99,000. Advanced degree holders make the most with salaries between $55,600 and $125,400.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to International Public Health

Some degrees associated with international public health/international health may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.

How much schooling do you really need to compete in today’s job market? People currently working in careers related to international public health/international health have obtained the following education levels.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)	2.6%
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)	62.2%
Bachelor’s Degree	30.9%
Master’s Degree	3.4%
Doctoral Degree	0.9%

Online International Public Health Programs

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 80 schools offered some type of international public health/international health program. The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	1	0
Bachelor’s Degree	28	8
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	30	3
Post-Master’s	8	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	8	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	1	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	1	0

Is a Degree in International Public Health Worth It?

The median salary for a international public health/international health grad is $59,660 per year. This is based on the weighted average of the most common careers associated with the major.

This is 50% more than the average salary for an individual holding a high school degree. This adds up to a gain of about $395,200 after 20 years!

Majors Related to International Public Health

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to international public health/international health.

Major	Number of Grads
General Public Health	22,778
Public Health Education and Promotion	4,563
Other Public Health	3,432
Health Services Administration	3,119
Community Health and Preventive Medicine	2,272
Environmental Health	1,344
Behavioral Aspects of Health	814
Health/Medical Physics	258
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene	211
Maternal and Child Health	163
Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality	43

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Article 25 Flickr under License

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