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Public Health Schools in Texas

2,178 students earned Public Health degrees in Texas in the <nil> year.

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

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,353
Master’s Degree 764
Post-Master’s Certificate 30
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 30
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 19.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.0%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Texas

69,750 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 Texas

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $75,720. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

359 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
51,991 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,194 a year. 71% of students get financical aid.

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,976. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
34,734 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,489. 78% of the teachers are full time.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,796 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $77,497 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
45,949 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $53,704 a year.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
21,612 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,142 a year. 78% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $15,446.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
20,626 Total Students

An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,248. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,420 a year. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
15,077 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,155 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. A typical student attending UH Downtown will pay a net price of $13,100.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,472 Total Students
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
24,003 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.86 years. 86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,714 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Health Careers in TX

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 30% $95,590
Health Specialties Professors 28% $107,590
Community Health Workers 20% $39,450
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 18% $47,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $72,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Physicists 16% $112,420
Epidemiologists 14% $61,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Nursing 21,862
Allied Health Professions 3,806
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,598
Health Sciences & Services 2,485
Medicine 1,974
Communication Sciences 1,724
Rehabilitation Professions 1,705
Allied Health Services 1,416

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