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Public Health in Pennsylvania

Public Health Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Public Health Grads in Pennsylvania

84,790 people in the state and 1,770,220 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Public Health.

Public Health Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Public Health Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Public Health grads earn an average of $106,021. Nationwide, they make an average of $110,966.

Public Health Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Public Health degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $49,721 after earning their degree at this institution. About 50% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

#3

Drexel University

Philadelphia

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,209 a year. The school admits about 78% of applicants. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $68,709 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. 82% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,561 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 79%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $62,886 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 86% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $42,776 a year. With an admission rate of 75%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#9

Lehigh University

Bethlehem

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $71,597 a year. The school admits about 29% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $64,022 after earning their degree at this institution.

Public Health Careers in PA

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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