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Public Health Schools in Nevada

121 students earned Public Health degrees in Nevada in the 2020-2021 year.

A Public Health major is the 40th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 104
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Associate Degree 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2
Bachelor’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
  • White: 51.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Nevada

5,700 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 Nevada

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $63,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 3 colleges in Nevada that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,930. Graduates earn an average $44,263 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 98% of the teachers are full time. 96% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
435 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,855 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 48 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Public Health Careers in NV

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 43% $63,670
Medical and Health Services Managers 31% $113,310
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 26% $62,290
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 19% $44,700
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 18% $73,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Nursing 2,015
Health Sciences & Services 432
Allied Health Professions 313
Medicine 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 210
Allied Health Services 188
Dentistry 169
Health/Medical Admin Services 123

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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