Doctor’s Degrees in Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Education Levels of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 25 people earned their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. This earns it the #326 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in community health and preventive medicine at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,388 |
| Master’s Degree | 336 |
| Basic Certificate | 178 |
| Associate Degree | 55 |
| Graduate Certificate | 46 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for community health and preventive medicine majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for community health and preventive medicine majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. About 84.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4 |
| Women | 21 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of community health and preventive medicine doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Community Health and Preventive Medicine Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in community health and preventive medicine. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UCLA. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UIUC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UMCP. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,835 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from LSU Health - New Orleans. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University at Buffalo. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from University at Buffalo.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UW - Madison.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,591 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from UMass Amherst.
The 9th most popular school in the country for community health and preventive medicine majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Iowa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Iowa. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Mercer University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in community health and preventive medicine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in community health and preventive medicine from Mercer. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to community health and preventive medicine that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 585 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 112 |
| Environmental Health | 87 |
| Other Public Health | 72 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 49 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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