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Public Health Schools in Washington

In 2020-2021, 640 students earned their Public Health degrees in WA.

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

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 424
Master’s Degree 173
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 23.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 35.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.8%
  • Other Races: 14.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Washington

In this state, there are 21,210 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 Washington

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $85,090, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Washington that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

436 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

In their early career, UW Seattle grads earn an average salary of $55,968. The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
11,174 Total Students

88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,565 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 78% of the teachers are full time.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at EWU. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,335. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,319 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.50% which is lower than average. 35% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,756 a year.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,823 Total Students

In their early career, Tacoma Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,961. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 54% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,052 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,381 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 10%. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#8

Bastyr University

Kenmore
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
904 Total Students

In their early career, Bastyr University grads earn an average salary of $44,399. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
2,756 Total Students

The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Whitworth. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,492. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#10

Walla Walla University

College Place
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
31,159 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time.

Public Health Careers in WA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 38% $140,010
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $107,270
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 24% $78,230
Community Health Workers 16% $38,870
Physicists 15% $103,900
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,820
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $75,690
Epidemiologists 12% $87,790

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Nursing 3,851
Mental & Social Health Services 748
Allied Health Services 734
Allied Health Professions 711
Health/Medical Admin Services 497
Medicine 478
Dental Support Services 427
Health Sciences & Services 394

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