Public Health Schools
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The city of Pittsburgh has 2 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 Pittsburgh, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Public Health Certificate
- Masters degree in Public Health
- PhD degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Pittsburgh Vs. Pennsylvania Public Health Employment
| Pittsburgh | 3,970 |
| Pennsylvania | 23,210 |
Of the 23,210 public health professionals employed in Pennsylvania, 3,970 work in Pittsburgh. The number of public health professionals in Pittsburgh has shrunk by 13% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of public health professionals in Pittsburgh has decreased, overall employment in Pittsburgh has increased.
Pittsburgh Vs. Pennsylvania Public Health employment growth
| 24,350 | 24,170 | 24,930 | 23,160 | 23,210 |
| 4,570 | 4,030 | 4,340 | 4,120 | 3,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Pennsylvania
- Dark Yellow: Pittsburgh
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Pittsburgh
| $54,280 | $57,487 | $57,023 | $56,073 | $56,990 |
| $36,700 | $38,190 | $40,030 | $41,450 | $42,510 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Pittsburgh
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Pittsburgh
As the number of public health professionals in Pittsburgh has shrunk, salaries for public health professionals have increased. In 2010 Pittsburgh public health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $56,990. The average salary for public health professionals in Pittsburgh was $54,280 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of public health professionals in Pittsburgh is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Pittsburgh
10th percentile |
$33,033 |
25th percentile |
$40,530 |
50th percentile |
$52,710 |
75th percentile |
$69,880 |
90th percentile |
$87,070 |
Public health professionals make a median salary of $52,710 per year in Pittsburgh. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 164%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $33,033 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $87,070 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Pittsburgh
Social Work |
$43,935 |
Public Health |
$56,990 |
Health Science |
$70,417 |
Healthcare Management |
$84,180 |
Healthcare Administration |
$84,180 |
Public Administration |
$91,075 |
Political Science |
$110,040 |
On average public health professionals in Pittsburgh earn salaries that are lower than the salaries earned by other professionals in Pittsburgh.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Pittsburgh
There are 2 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Pittsburgh's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Pittsburgh
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
2 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 9 |
Pittsburgh's public health schools offer 9 public health degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Pittsburgh
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
77 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
28 |
| Total | 111 |
Approximately 111 students completed public health courses in 2010.