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Public Health Schools in New York

2,996 students earned Public Health degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,139
Master’s Degree 1,114
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 493
Post-Master’s Certificate 493
Associate Degree 173
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 40
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 40
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 23
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 23
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 14
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 14
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 14

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: 12.3%
  • Black or African American: 21.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 34.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

301 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

#3

Monroe College

Bronx
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
6,541 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. 52% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Monroe College.

191 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,562 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $51,240 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,262.

134 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Lehman College

Bronx
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

A typical student attending Lehman will pay a net price of $2,614. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

#8

Hofstra University

Hempstead
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
10,444 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 43%. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $33,682.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,118 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $89,631 a year. 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.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 9% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

Public Health Careers in NY

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 27% $105,410
Community Health Workers 26% $39,720
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $123,100
Physicists 22% $126,740
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Epidemiologists 15% $81,800
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $73,380
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 9% $58,860

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

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