Public Health Schools
In Phoenix, Arizona
There are 3 public health schools in Phoenix for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of public health and public health education in Phoenix, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Public Health Employment
| Phoenix | 6,670 |
| Arizona | 9,910 |
Exactly 6,670 of Arizona's 9,910 public health professionals work in Phoenix. The number of public health professionals in Phoenix has grown by 37% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Phoenix has also increased.
Phoenix Vs. Arizona Public Health employment growth
| 7,470 | 8,300 | 9,070 | 9,900 | 9,910 |
| 4,870 | 5,460 | 6,090 | 6,600 | 6,670 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arizona
- Dark Yellow: Phoenix
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Phoenix
| $53,437 | $55,030 | $53,797 | $54,413 | $57,963 |
| $37,130 | $38,360 | $40,110 | $41,930 | $43,450 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Phoenix
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Phoenix
As the number of public health professionals in Phoenix has grown, salaries for public health professionals have also increased. In 2010 Phoenix public health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $57,963. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for public health professionals in Phoenix was $53,437 per year. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Phoenix is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Phoenix
10th percentile |
$27,137 |
25th percentile |
$35,863 |
50th percentile |
$52,203 |
75th percentile |
$72,770 |
90th percentile |
$99,790 |
Public health professionals make a median salary of $52,203 per year in Phoenix. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 268%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $27,137 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $99,790 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Phoenix
Social Work |
$45,693 |
Public Health |
$57,963 |
Health Science |
$68,245 |
Political Science |
$75,970 |
Healthcare Administration |
$87,340 |
Healthcare Management |
$87,340 |
Public Administration |
$105,917 |
Phoenix 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 Phoenix
Many of Phoenix's public health professionals are graduates of one of the 3 accredited public health schools in the city.
Public Health Programs Offered In Phoenix
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Phoenix's public health school offers one public health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Phoenix
associate |
598 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 598 |
Approximately 598 students completed public health courses in 2010.