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Public Health Schools in Rhode Island

211 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Public Health major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 107
Bachelor’s Degree 100
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 48.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 10.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Rhode Island

2,810 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 Rhode Island

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $78,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

Providence
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
10,696 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $69,988 after earning their degree at this institution.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,529 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,117 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,879.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,907 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,790. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.20%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,511 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,925. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,349 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,348 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $21,414.

Public Health Careers in RI

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $94,240

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing 1,091
Health Sciences & Services 237
Allied Health Professions 230
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

View all majors related to Public Health

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