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Public Health Schools in Delaware

204 students earned Public Health degrees in Delaware in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Delaware

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Master’s Degree 29

Gender Distribution

In Delaware, 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 Delaware is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
  • White: 67.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Delaware

2,510 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 Delaware

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $59,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 3 colleges in Delaware that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
23,613 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,739 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,866.

#3

Wilmington University

New Castle
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
14,769 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $15,186.

Public Health Careers in DE

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title DE Job Growth DE Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 15% $114,480
Community Health Workers 14% $40,030
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 10% $56,030
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $70,530
Physicists 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in DE
Nursing 1,267
Health Sciences & Services 175
Rehabilitation Professions 103
Allied Health Professions 97
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 90
Allied Health Services 76
Mental & Social Health Services 76
Dietetics & Nutrition Services 55

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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