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Public Health Schools in Connecticut

366 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 36th most popular major in the state out of a total 244 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 139
Post-Master’s Certificate 127
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 127
Bachelor’s Degree 88
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.4%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.7%
  • White: 50.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.3%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Connecticut

8,440 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 Connecticut

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $83,220. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#2

Yale University

New Haven
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
97% Graduation Rate
12,060 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,096 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,830.

#4

Goodwin College

East Hartford
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
6% Graduation Rate
3,312 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

#5

Fairfield University

Fairfield
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
5,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Graduates earn an average $66,244 after graduation. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,633.

#6

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,569. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

The average student takes 4.07 years to complete their degree at Sacred Heart. The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending CCSU will pay a net price of $16,723.

Public Health Careers in CT

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $107,700
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 16% $75,430
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $109,600
Community Health Workers 15% $43,790
Physicists 10% $0
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $83,030
Epidemiologists 0% $83,810

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Nursing 3,058
Allied Health Professions 884
Other Health Professions 611
Rehabilitation Professions 391
Allied Health Services 390
Medicine 293
Mental & Social Health Services 288
Health/Medical Admin Services 262

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