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Public Health Schools in Rhode Island

172 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 89
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 19.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,341 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,544. 55% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,054. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,582. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $38,892 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,929. In their early career, JWU Online grads earn an average salary of $36,268. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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