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Public Health Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Pennsylvania

84,790 people in the state and 1,770,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Health.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Pennsylvania

Public Health grads earn an average of $106,021 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,412 a year. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 50% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,209 after earning their degree at this institution. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $68,709 a year. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,886 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,776 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 75% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $71,597 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 29%, getting in takes some planning. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,022 a year.

Public Health Careers in PA

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Regulatory Affairs Specialists 14% $85,399
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary 14% $80,685
Genetic Counselors 13% $58,726
Community Health Workers 13% $73,901
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Environmental Compliance Inspectors 10% $119,630
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $48,647
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 9% $111,314
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Compliance Officers 9% $71,138
Physicists 9% $111,776
Industrial Ecologists 9% $83,212

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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