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Occupational Health Schools in Illinois

11 Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Occupational Health is the 89th most popular major in the state out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Occupational Health Majors in Illinois

Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a occupational health and industrial hygiene major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of occupational health and industrial hygiene majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 72.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Occupational Health Grads in Illinois

There are 13,030 people in the state and 305,890 people in the nation working in occupational health and industrial hygiene jobs.

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Wages for Occupational Health Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a occupational health and industrial hygiene grad in the state is $76,390, compared to a typical salary of $74,940 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,830. In their early career, Illinois State grads earn an average salary of $47,399. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Occupational Health Careers in IL

Some of the careers occupational health and industrial hygiene majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 14% $85,020
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $55,480
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $75,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to occupational health and industrial hygiene.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
General Public Health 957
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 299
Other Public Health 154
Health Services Administration 83
Public Health Education & Promotion 79
International Public Health 62
Environmental Health 24
Medical Physics 6

View all majors related to Occupational Health

View Nationwide Occupational Health Report

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