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Public Health Schools in Utah

561 students earned Public Health degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Public Health is the 37th most popular major out of a total 272 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 376
Master’s Degree 150
Post-Master’s Certificate 23
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 23
Associate Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 2.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 71.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Utah

In this state, there are 8,550 people employed in jobs related to a public health degree, compared to 898,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Utah

In this state, public health grads earn an average of $68,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,690.

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There are 8 colleges in Utah that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,424 a year.

#2

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
99 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,996 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

A typical student attending UVU will pay a net price of $9,955. 74% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.79 years to complete their degree at UVU.

86 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,013 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.93 years to graduate.

#5

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City
46 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
1,849 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Westminster College Salt Lake grads earn an average salary of $45,904. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at USU.

#7

Dixie State University

Saint George
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
12,043 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 8.30% which is lower than average.

#8

Snow College

Ephraim
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,564. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Public Health Careers in UT

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 64% $114,560
Medical and Health Services Managers 39% $89,900
Community Health Workers 33% $48,300
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 32% $66,510
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 25% $75,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 24% $49,270
Epidemiologists 20% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Nursing 17,535
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,320
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 1,542
Communication Sciences 647
Allied Health Professions 639
Health Sciences & Services 421
Rehabilitation Professions 297
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 255

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