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Public Health Schools in Mississippi

In 2020-2021, 219 students earned their Public Health degrees in MS.

A Public Health major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 116
Master’s Degree 86
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Mississippi, 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 Mississippi is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Black or African American: 55.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 26.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.7%
  • Other Races: 2.7%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Mississippi

There are 7,110 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 Mississippi

Public Health grads earn an average of $47,780 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,606 Total Students

A typical student attending Southern Miss will pay a net price of $14,032. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. In their early career, Southern Miss grads earn an average salary of $33,869.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,704 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,761. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,921 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.62 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,152.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,667 Total Students

In their early career, MC grads earn an average salary of $37,704. 100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,696 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. In their early career, ICC grads earn an average salary of $26,285. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,086.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
21,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Ole Miss.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,032 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Mississippi Valley State University. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Public Health Careers in MS

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title MS Job Growth MS Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 13% $80,950
Community Health Workers 9% $29,180
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $68,820
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 6% $41,890
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 4% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in MS
Nursing 2,838
Allied Health Professions 504
Health/Medical Admin Services 459
Health/Medical Prep Programs 439
Health Sciences & Services 325
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 310
Communication Sciences 294
Medicine 228

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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