Public Health Schools in Illinois
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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.
Wages for Public Health Jobs in Illinois
Public Health grads earn an average of $109,797 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.
Most Popular Public Health Programs in 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 |
Related Majors in Illinois
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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