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Public Health Schools in Indiana

In 2020-2021, 872 students earned their Public Health degrees in IN.

A Public Health major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Indiana

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 473
Master’s Degree 355
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Indiana, 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 Indiana is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Indiana

There are 18,070 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Indiana

Public Health grads earn an average of $62,590 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Indiana that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

263 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
43,064 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

209 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
29,390 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,002 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,416.

#3

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis
153 Degrees in Major Awarded
43,927 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 9.50% which is lower than average. In their early career, Purdue University Global grads earn an average salary of $30,111. The average student takes 5.00 years to complete their degree at Purdue University Global.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
46,655 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Purdue grads earn an average salary of $54,717. This public school has an average net price of $13,377.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,638 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $19,808. Graduates earn an average $41,642 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,801 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,739 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,944 Total Students

85% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $18,904.

#8

DePauw University

Greencastle
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
1,752 Total Students

In their early career, DePauw grads earn an average salary of $46,840. This private school has an average net price of $25,587. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#8

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
3,122 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,544 after earning their degree at this institution. The 3.00% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#10

Taylor University

Upland
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,679 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,323 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,243 after graduation. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,912.

Public Health Careers in IN

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IN Job Growth IN Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $90,410
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 19% $58,480
Physicists 19% $0
Community Health Workers 17% $39,240
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 13% $38,440
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $62,790
Epidemiologists 0% $66,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in IN
Nursing 7,922
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,799
Allied Health Professions 1,253
Health Sciences & Services 1,155
Mental & Social Health Services 823
Rehabilitation Professions 499
Medicine 494
Communication Sciences 480

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