by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, other public health was the 216th most popular major nationwide with 3,432 degrees awarded. This represents a 6.0% increase in other public health degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 3,225.
Our 2023 Best Other Public Health Schools ranking analyzes 45 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for other public health students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of other public health programs later in this article.
A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most other public health degree programs and many students will need a minimum GPA and SAT/ACT score depending on the school. In addition to these basic other public health program qualifications, to serve in some other public health careers, special certification may be required outside of your degree.
There are various different levels of other public health degrees. You can get anything from a in other public health to the highest other public health degree, a . The time it takes to complete a other public health degree varies depending on the program.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for other public health graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Other Public Health is one of 11 different types of Public Health programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 22,778 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4,563 |
| Health Services Administration | 3,119 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,272 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,599 |
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