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Public Health Schools in Texas

2,111 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 Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,496
Master’s Degree 552
Post-Master’s Certificate 31
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Associate Degree 13

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: 14.1%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 31.0%
  • White: 28.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,350. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years.

335 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%. 81% of students get financical aid.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,200 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $10,549.

187 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,608 Total Students

5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $70,514 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

161 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at Baylor. An average student at Baylor will pay a net price of $37,309. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
20% Graduation Rate
15,239 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,044. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,329 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

70% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $35,797 after graduation.

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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