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Public Health Schools in Rhode Island

172 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 89
Bachelor’s Degree 82
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

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: 19.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.2%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. An average student at Brown will pay a net price of $29,544.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

In their early career, RWU grads earn an average salary of $51,017. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,676 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, JWU Providence grads earn an average salary of $36,268.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,031 Total Students

An average student at New England Tech will pay a net price of $35,654. The student loan default rate of 2.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,152 Total Students

An average student at JWU Online will pay a net price of $18,929. Graduates earn an average $36,268 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

Public Health Careers in RI

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 11% $112,490
Community Health Workers 10% $46,420
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 7% $80,700
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 0% $94,240

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

View all majors related to Public Health

View Nationwide Public Health Report

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