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Public Health in Florida

Public Health Schools in Florida

2,222 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,137
Master’s Degree 816
Associate Degree 171
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 49
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 49
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 8
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

In Florida, 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 Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.6%
  • White: 39.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 24,550 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Florida

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $58,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

467 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,203.

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University of Florida

Gainesville
399 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,275. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time.

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157 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
20,330 Total Students

The average student takes 4.04 years to complete their degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $35,843. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

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St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 27%.

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115 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,173 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,413. 100% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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106 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at Florida State. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,450.

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
96 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $28,219. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 91% of students get financical aid.

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Everglades University

Boca Raton
75 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
2,247 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,974. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Everglades U.

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59 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,161. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time.

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Public Health Careers in FL

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 26% $95,740
Epidemiologists 25% $34,280

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Nursing 21,209
Health/Medical Admin Services 8,048
Health Sciences & Services 4,327
Allied Health Professions 3,670
Allied Health Services 1,996
Mental & Social Health Services 1,223
Medicine 1,218
Communication Sciences 1,159

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