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Public Health Schools in Nebraska

In 2020-2021, 155 students earned their Public Health degrees in NE.

A Public Health major is the 7th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Nebraska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 82
Bachelor’s Degree 51
Post-Master’s Certificate 12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, 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 Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.8%
  • Black or African American: 12.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.3%
  • White: 52.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 12.3%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Nebraska

There are 6,980 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 Nebraska

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $61,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,699 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 2 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,984 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
8,770 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $55,076 after graduation. This private school has an average net price of $31,218. 66% of the teachers are full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,224 Total Students

The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at Concordia University, Nebraska. Graduates earn an average $37,114 after graduation. The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
757 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,822 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,212 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,108. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,182 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Bellevue University grads earn an average salary of $47,484.

Public Health Careers in NE

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Epidemiologists 25% $0
Community Health Workers 19% $35,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $96,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $45,680
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,970
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $65,210
Health Specialties Professors 6% $81,290
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Nursing 1,908
Allied Health Professions 596
Rehabilitation Professions 364
Medicine 287
Health/Medical Admin Services 260
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 201
Communication Sciences 141
Dentistry 137

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