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Public Health Schools in Utah

In 2020-2021, 561 students earned their Public Health degrees in UT.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 6th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 376
Master’s Degree 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Associate Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 8,550 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Utah

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,474.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,572. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. In their early career, UVU grads earn an average salary of $39,359. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,647.

#5

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. An average student at Westminster College Salt Lake will pay a net price of $24,503. Graduates earn an average $45,904 after graduation.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

In their early career, USU grads earn an average salary of $38,826. This public school has an average net price of $13,257. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. 90% of students get financical aid.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,813 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Health Careers in UT

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 25% $75,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Epidemiologists 20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

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