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Public Health Schools in Kansas

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

A Public Health major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Kansas

There are 6,470 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 Kansas

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $63,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 7 colleges in Kansas that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,417 after earning their degree at this institution.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,557 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The average student takes 4.70 years to complete their degree at WSU. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,996 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average.

#5

Baker University

Baldwin City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.80% which is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
731 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,271. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,432 after earning their degree at this institution. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Public Health Careers in KS

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,410
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Community Health Workers 11% $40,450
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $45,200
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $61,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Nursing 2,633
Allied Health Professions 576
Health/Medical Admin Services 490
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 288
Communication Sciences 241
Rehabilitation Professions 230
Medicine 214
Allied Health Services 195

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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