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Public Health Schools in Oklahoma

312 students earned Public Health degrees in Oklahoma in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Public Health is the 32nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Oklahoma

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 230
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 25
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 25
Master’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 14.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Oklahoma

There are 11,720 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 Oklahoma

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $67,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
14,132 Total Students

A typical student attending UCO will pay a net price of $17,339. The student loan default rate is 8.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
27,772 Total Students

In their early career, University of Oklahoma grads earn an average salary of $46,766. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $21,122.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
24,535 Total Students

In their early career, OSU grads earn an average salary of $43,292. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,237. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,116 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. 68% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
7,349 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $35,563 after graduation. 71% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.70 years.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,608 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,496. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,227 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $5,794.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
24% Graduation Rate
2,038 Total Students

A typical student attending Langston University will pay a net price of $12,384. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
4,898 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,123 a year.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,219 Total Students

The 1.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Public Health Careers in OK

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title OK Job Growth OK Median Salary
Physicists 17% $170,280
Medical and Health Services Managers 12% $79,040
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 12% $65,120
Community Health Workers 11% $43,340
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $60,720
Epidemiologists 0% $64,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in OK
Nursing 3,009
Health/Medical Prep Programs 486
Health/Medical Admin Services 454
Allied Health Professions 442
Allied Health Services 289
Communication Sciences 288
Medicine 269
Health Sciences & Services 257

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