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General Public Health in Iowa

General Public Health Schools in Iowa

160 General Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A General Public Health major is the 60th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Public Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 85
Bachelor’s Degree 75

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, a general public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general public health majors in Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.1%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for General Public Health Grads in Iowa

There are 10,340 people in the state and 687,060 people in the nation working in general public health jobs.

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Wages for General Public Health Jobs in Iowa

In this state, general public health grads earn an average of $54,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $59,660.

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There are 7 colleges in Iowa that offer general public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

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#3

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,869. Most students complete their degree in 4.07 years.

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#4

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. An average student at St. Ambrose University will pay a net price of $23,799. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $24,354. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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#7

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Mount Mercy will pay a net price of $23,298.

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General Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers general public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Public Health Education & Promotion 48
Health Services Administration 44
Other Public Health 32
Environmental Health 13
Occupational Health 4
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2

View all majors related to General Public Health

View Nationwide General Public Health Report

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