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Public Health Schools in Kentucky

380 students earned Public Health degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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 243
Master’s Degree 103
Post-Master’s Certificate 18
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 9
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 9
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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
  • White: 67.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.0%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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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
29,986 Total Students

The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. 98% of students get financical aid.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763. Graduates earn an average $34,723 after graduation.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $12,522. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,301 a year.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,736.

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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