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Public Health Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 2,996 students earned their Public Health degrees in NY.

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

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,139
Master’s Degree 1,114
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 493
Post-Master’s Certificate 493
Associate Degree 173
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 34.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in New York

In this state, there are 69,420 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $79,340, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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

625 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, The Graduate Center grads earn an average salary of $51,575. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#3

Monroe College

Bronx
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

In their early career, UAlbany grads earn an average salary of $48,562. A typical student attending UAlbany will pay a net price of $18,355. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,240 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,407 after graduation. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.

#7

Lehman College

Bronx
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,614. 38% of the teachers are full time. The 5.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#8

Hofstra University

Hempstead
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,115 a year.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

75% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, SUNY Downstate grads earn an average salary of $89,631.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,594 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Bryant & Stratton College - Online. 9% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Public Health Careers in NY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Physicists 22% $126,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199
Allied Health Services 1,660

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