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Public Health Schools in Kentucky

In <nil>, 423 students earned their Public Health degrees in KY.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 271
Master’s Degree 110
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 21
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, 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 Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
  • White: 70.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Kentucky

12,050 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $51,740, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $45,429. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $13,821. Graduates earn an average $37,199 after graduation. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,691.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,226.

Public Health Careers in KY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $63,690
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $43,670
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 6,395
Allied Health Professions 801
Health/Medical Admin Services 482
Rehabilitation Professions 479
Medicine 430
Health Sciences & Services 385
Communication Sciences 321
Allied Health Services 247

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