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Public Health Schools in Iowa

332 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Public Health is the 6th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 138
Bachelor’s Degree 132
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 74.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Iowa

There are 12,020 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Iowa

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $70,710, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
29,909 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 86%.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,621 a year. This public school has an average net price of $14,017.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,562 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,580 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,677 a year. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,187.

#5

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,541 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Wartburg. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
552 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, Allen College grads earn an average salary of $60,277. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,913 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,839 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
951 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 88% of students get financical aid.

Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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