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Public Health Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 1,098 students earned their Public Health degrees in AZ.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 297 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 587
Master’s Degree 430
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 31
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 31
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 31
Associate Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 10.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.5%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 13.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Arizona

17,740 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 Arizona

Public Health grads earn an average of $70,840 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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

443 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
45,601 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.40%.

289 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,369 a year. A typical student attending NAU will pay a net price of $14,308.

112 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,585.

110 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,621 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.50% which is lower than average.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,369 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,604. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,487 Total Students

In their early career, AWC grads earn an average salary of $27,382. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
843 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $29,280 after graduation. A typical student attending Tohono O'Odham Community College will pay a net price of $2,690.

Public Health Careers in AZ

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 40% $97,520
Physicists 33% $115,280
Health Specialties Professors 29% $108,550
Community Health Workers 28% $36,870
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $51,730
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 16% $69,380
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $63,810
Epidemiologists 8% $58,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Nursing 12,966
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,817
Mental & Social Health Services 2,080
Allied Health Professions 1,032
Health/Medical Prep Programs 533
Medicine 473
Communication Sciences 462
Allied Health Services 373

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