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Public Health in Georgia

Public Health Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 40,220 people employed in jobs related to a Public Health degree, compared to 1,770,220 nationwide.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Georgia

Public Health grads earn an average of $110,528 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. GA

There are 5 colleges in Georgia that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 62% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,074 a year. With an admission rate of 37%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#3

Emory University

Atlanta

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,856 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,987 a year. The school admits about 90% of applicants. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,273 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 66%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Health Careers in GA

Some of the careers Public Health majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $46,663
Genetic Counselors $58,726
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Community Health Workers $73,901
Health Education Specialists $81,726
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers $52,280
Environmental Compliance Inspectors $119,630
Coroners $110,095
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators $50,883
Regulatory Affairs Specialists $85,399
Customs Brokers $67,529

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Public Health.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing 311,372
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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View Nationwide Public Health Report

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