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Public Health Schools in Mississippi

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

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 55.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Mississippi

7,110 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 Mississippi

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $47,780. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $33,869 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 7.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 67% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,208 after earning their degree at this institution.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Jackson State grads earn an average salary of $29,441. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,704 after graduation. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at MC. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,086. Graduates earn an average $26,285 after graduation. 49% of the teachers are full time.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,161. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,629. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

Public Health Careers in MS

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $41,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 2,838
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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