Public Health Schools
In Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Public Health faculty can choose to work at one of 2 public health schools in Baton Rouge. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of public health and public health education in Baton Rouge, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Baton Rouge Vs. Louisiana Public Health Employment
| Baton Rouge | 1,300 |
| Louisiana | 5,520 |
Of the 5,520 public health professionals employed in Louisiana, 1,300 work in Baton Rouge. There has been a 69% growth in the number of public health professionals in Baton Rouge between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Baton Rouge has also increased.
Baton Rouge Vs. Louisiana Public Health employment growth
| 5,340 | 5,750 | 5,440 | 5,500 | 5,520 |
| 770 | 910 | 1,090 | 1,110 | 1,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Louisiana
- Dark Yellow: Baton Rouge
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Baton Rouge
| $54,090 | $55,017 | $54,267 | $56,610 | $57,610 |
| $34,520 | $35,250 | $37,210 | $38,170 | $39,320 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Baton Rouge
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Baton Rouge
Salaries for public health professionals in Baton Rouge have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $57,610 per year was earned by public health professionals in Baton Rouge. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for public health professionals in Baton Rouge was $54,090 per year. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Baton Rouge is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Baton Rouge
10th percentile |
$34,637 |
25th percentile |
$43,947 |
50th percentile |
$54,347 |
75th percentile |
$68,483 |
90th percentile |
$83,297 |
Public health professionals in Baton Rouge earn a median salary of $54,347 per year. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $34,637 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 140% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Baton Rouge
Social Work |
$45,698 |
Political Science |
$50,940 |
Public Health |
$57,610 |
Health Science |
$60,853 |
Healthcare Administration |
$77,520 |
Healthcare Management |
$77,520 |
Public Administration |
$89,255 |
On average public health professionals in Baton Rouge earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Baton Rouge.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Baton Rouge
There are 2 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Baton Rouge's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Baton Rouge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Baton Rouge's public health schools offer 2 public health degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Baton Rouge
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
22 |
master |
5 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 27 |
In 2010 approximately 27 students completed public health courses.