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Public Health Schools in Wisconsin

639 students earned Public Health degrees in Wisconsin in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Wisconsin

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 342
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 342
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 342
Master’s Degree 135
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 17
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 71.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Wisconsin

15,340 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 Wisconsin

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $66,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 9 colleges in Wisconsin that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
44,640 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,234. The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,531 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. 77% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UW - La Crosse grads earn an average salary of $44,674.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
24,565 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,486. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Graduates earn an average $41,703 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
5,492 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Concordia University, Wisconsin grads earn an average salary of $43,294.

#5

Carroll University

Waukesha
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
3,451 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $22,987. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,453 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $14,667. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. In their early career, Bryant & Stratton College - Wauwatosa grads earn an average salary of $25,049.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,506 Total Students
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
11,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,314 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UW Oshkosh grads earn an average salary of $43,295. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

Public Health Careers in WI

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title WI Job Growth WI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 21% $68,760
Physicists 16% $154,070
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $98,600
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $56,990
Community Health Workers 11% $43,460
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $49,890
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 9% $64,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in WI
Nursing 5,410
Rehabilitation Professions 957
Allied Health Professions 788
Communication Sciences 585
Health/Medical Admin Services 534
Mental & Social Health Services 514
Allied Health Services 455
Medicine 419

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