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Public Health in Mississippi

Public Health Schools in Mississippi

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Mississippi

11,690 people in the state and 1,770,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Health.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. MS

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Mississippi

Public Health grads earn an average of $96,037 in the state and $110,966 nationwide.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. MS

Our data covers 2 colleges in Mississippi offering Public Health degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,715 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 99% of applicants. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,726 a year. With an admission rate of 100%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Public Health Careers in MS

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

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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