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Public Health in Illinois

Public Health Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Illinois

There are 54,790 people in the state and 1,770,220 people in the nation working in Public Health jobs.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Illinois

Public Health grads earn an average of $109,797 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. IL

There are 6 colleges in Illinois that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,737 after earning their degree at this institution. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 69%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $53,513 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $73,331 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Public Health Careers in IL

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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