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Public Health in New York

Public Health Schools in New York

3,113 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,308
Bachelor’s Degree 1,062
Post-Master’s Certificate 502
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 502
Associate Degree 187
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 30
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 30
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 15
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 15
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.2%
  • Black or African American: 20.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 32.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in New York

69,420 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 New York

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $79,340. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 10 colleges in New York that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

625 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,497. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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301 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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Monroe College

Bronx
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Monroe College. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,051.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 86% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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134 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,462. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Lehman College

Bronx
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Hofstra University

Hempstead
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at Hofstra.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

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75 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,594 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 38 to 1. 12% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,545.

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Public Health Careers in NY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Nursing 17,708
Allied Health Professions 2,882
Rehabilitation Professions 2,807
Medicine 2,722
Health/Medical Admin Services 2,681
Communication Sciences 2,200
Health Sciences & Services 2,199
Allied Health Services 1,660

View all majors related to Public Health

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