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Public Health in Rhode Island

Public Health Schools in Rhode Island

85 students earned Public Health degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

A Public Health major is the 28th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Bachelor’s Degree 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.5%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Rhode Island

2,810 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 Rhode Island

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $78,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Brown University

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144 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 55% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $27,157.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,694. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

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Public Health Careers in RI

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Nursing 1,091
Health Sciences & Services 237
Allied Health Professions 230
Health/Medical Admin Services 175
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 128
Medicine 120
Allied Health Services 96
Communication Sciences 95

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