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Public Health Schools in Iowa

310 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 33rd most popular major in the state out of a total 268 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Iowa

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 151
Bachelor’s Degree 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 38
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Iowa, 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 Iowa is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 67.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Iowa

12,020 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Iowa

Public Health grads earn an average of $70,710 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Iowa that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City
207 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
30,318 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
9,507 Total Students

83% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,438.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,559 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

#4

Mount Mercy University

Cedar Rapids
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,705 Total Students

In their early career, Mount Mercy grads earn an average salary of $46,497. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,668.

#5

Wartburg College

Waverly
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,563 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#6

Allen College

Waterloo
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,838 a year.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,003 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,292. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,441 a year.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
869 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Mercy College of Health Sciences will pay a net price of $23,737. 91% of students get financical aid.

Public Health Careers in IA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title IA Job Growth IA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 25% $131,150
Medical and Health Services Managers 19% $77,120
Community Health Workers 19% $36,490
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $46,130
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 13% $67,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $68,350

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

Major Annual Graduates in IA
Nursing 2,966
Chiropractic 606
Allied Health Professions 577
Medicine 399
Rehabilitation Professions 319
Health/Medical Admin Services 251
Communication Sciences 249
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 234

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