Public Health Schools
In Athens, Georgia

There is only one public health school in Athens for faculty to choose from. The trends in Athens' public health academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes public health training at the following levels:

  • Bachelors degree in Public Health
  • Masters degree in Public Health
  • PhD degree in Public Health

Statistics

Professional Trends

Athens Vs. Georgia Public Health Employment

Athens 410
Georgia 17,830

Of the 17,830 public health professionals employed in Georgia, 410 work in Athens. Between 2006 and 2010, in Athens, there has been a 28% growth in the number of public health professionals. As the employment for public health professionals in Athens has increased, overall employment in Athens has also increased.

Athens Vs. Georgia Public Health employment growth

12,890 12,970 13,700 15,910 17,830
320 410 440 450 410
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Grey: Georgia
  • Dark Yellow: Athens

Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Athens

$58,720 $52,493 $53,853 $57,187 $65,645
$34,260 $35,170 $37,200 $38,110 $39,840
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
  • Light Blue: Public Health in Athens
  • Dark Yellow: All Professions in Athens

Salaries for public health professionals in Athens have increased. In 2010 public health professionals in Athens reportedly earned an average salary of $65,645 per year. The average salary for public health professionals in Athens was $58,720 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Athens.

Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Athens

10th percentile		 $44,805
25th percentile		 $53,830
50th percentile		 $62,255
75th percentile		 $73,490
90th percentile		 $91,470

Public health professionals in Athens make a median yearly salary of $62,255. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,805 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 104% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Athens

Social Work		 $40,365
Public Health		 $65,645
Health Science		 $74,900
Public Administration		 $83,930
Healthcare Management		 $84,810
Healthcare Administration		 $84,810

Athens public health professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.

Educational Trends

Public Health schools in Athens

1

There is only one accredited public health school in the city. Many of Athens' public health professionals are graduates of this school.

Public Health Programs Offered In Athens

associate		 0
bachelor		 2
master		 2
doctor		 2
Certificate		 0
Total6

Athens' public health schools offer 6 public health degree and certificate programs.

Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Athens

associate		 0
bachelor		 84
master		 37
doctor		 3
Certificate		 0
Total124

Approximately 124 students graduated from public health courses in 2010.

Public Health Faculty Salaries in Athens, Georgia

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