Public Health Schools
In Durham, North Carolina
There is only one public health school in Durham for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in public health in the city of Durham, which encompasses public health training at the public health bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Durham Vs. North Carolina Public Health Employment
| Durham | 1,250 |
| North Carolina | 12,280 |
Of the 12,280 public health professionals employed in North Carolina, 1,250 work in Durham. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of public health professionals in Durham has grown by 13%. As the number of public health professionals in Durham has increased, overall employment in Durham has also increased.
Durham Vs. North Carolina Public Health employment growth
| 11,170 | 11,630 | 12,380 | 12,810 | 12,280 |
| 1,110 | 850 | 1,220 | 1,440 | 1,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Durham
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Durham
| $61,030 | $71,555 | $72,990 | $73,467 | $67,393 |
| $45,170 | $46,540 | $48,830 | $50,480 | $53,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Durham
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Durham
Salaries for public health professionals in Durham have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $67,393 per year was earned by public health professionals in Durham. Four years earlier in 2006, public health professionals in Durham made an average salary of $61,030 per year. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Durham is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Durham
10th percentile |
$46,297 |
25th percentile |
$53,810 |
50th percentile |
$63,083 |
75th percentile |
$75,517 |
90th percentile |
$93,653 |
Public health professionals in Durham make a median yearly salary of $63,083. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 102%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $46,297 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $93,653 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Durham
Social Work |
$48,098 |
Public Health |
$67,393 |
Health Science |
$70,817 |
Healthcare Management |
$103,020 |
Healthcare Administration |
$103,020 |
Political Science |
$115,020 |
Public Administration |
$143,520 |
Public health professional salaries in Durham are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Durham
Many of Durham's public health professionals are graduates of the only accredited public health school in the city.
Public Health Programs Offered In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Durham's public health school offers one public health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
14 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 14 |
Approximately 14 students graduated from public health courses in 2010.