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Public Health Schools in Maryland

1,802 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Public Health major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 699
Bachelor’s Degree 628
Post-Master’s Certificate 355
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 355
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 59
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 59
Associate Degree 45
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 35.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.8%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Maryland

There are 21,090 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 Maryland

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $77,330. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,002 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
28,890 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $75,418 after earning their degree at this institution. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

516 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,048.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
13% Graduation Rate
58,526 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,907 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 5% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 55% of students receive it.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
4,169 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,830 a year.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

In their early career, Morgan State grads earn an average salary of $36,112. The full-time teacher rate is 75%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Salisbury University

Salisbury
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at Salisbury.

#7

Montgomery College

Rockville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
20,037 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 40%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,838 after earning their degree at this institution.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,351. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

#9

Cecil College

North East
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $34,600 after graduation. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

The 8.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,329. In their early career, HCC grads earn an average salary of $36,255.

Public Health Careers in MD

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $47,600
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $113,150
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 5% $78,220
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $71,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 4% $53,710
Epidemiologists 3% $69,700
Physicists 3% $125,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Nursing 4,104
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,108
Allied Health Professions 562
Mental & Social Health Services 461
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 440
Rehabilitation Professions 353
Communication Sciences 296
Medicine 270

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