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Public Health Schools in Kansas

107 students earned Public Health degrees in Kansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 79th most popular major out of a total 275 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Kansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 51
Bachelor’s Degree 44
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Associate Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, 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 Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
  • White: 69.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.5%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Kansas

There are 6,470 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 Kansas

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $63,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 7 colleges in Kansas that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
5,828 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $14,794. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $46,973 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
20,854 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 90% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,557 a year.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 5.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $39,996 after graduation.

#5

Baker University

Baldwin City
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
2,279 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. In their early career, Baker grads earn an average salary of $48,706. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,175 Total Students

In their early career, Butler CC grads earn an average salary of $31,890. 100% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
731 Total Students

26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $3,271.

Public Health Careers in KS

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 23% $75,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 14% $65,410
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $85,610
Community Health Workers 11% $40,450
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 7% $45,200
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $61,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Nursing 2,633
Allied Health Professions 576
Health/Medical Admin Services 490
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 288
Communication Sciences 241
Rehabilitation Professions 230
Medicine 214
Allied Health Services 195

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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