Public Health Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
In Atlanta, there are 6 public health schools where public health faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of public health and public health education in Atlanta, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Public Health Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
- PhD degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Public Health Employment
| Atlanta | 10,800 |
| Georgia | 17,830 |
Of the 17,830 public health professionals employed in Georgia, 10,800 work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, in Atlanta, there has been a 42% growth in the number of public health professionals. As the number of public health professionals in Atlanta has increased, overall employment in Atlanta has also increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Public Health employment growth
| 12,890 | 12,970 | 13,700 | 15,910 | 17,830 |
| 7,590 | 7,900 | 8,260 | 9,700 | 10,800 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $60,347 | $65,347 | $70,733 | $71,930 | $71,113 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for public health professionals have increased. In 2010 public health professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $71,113 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, public health professionals in Atlanta made an average salary of $60,347 per year. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Atlanta is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$40,500 |
25th percentile |
$51,730 |
50th percentile |
$65,893 |
75th percentile |
$84,873 |
90th percentile |
$107,950 |
Public health professionals in Atlanta make a median yearly salary of $65,893. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,500 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $107,950 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Social Work |
$47,955 |
Public Health |
$71,113 |
Political Science |
$73,420 |
Health Science |
$75,396 |
Public Administration |
$89,830 |
Healthcare Administration |
$90,000 |
Healthcare Management |
$90,000 |
On average public health professional salaries in Atlanta are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Atlanta
There are 6 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Atlanta's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 12 |
There are a total of 12 degree and certificate programs in public health offered by Atlanta's public health schools.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
379 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 395 |
In 2010 approximately 395 students completed public health courses.