Public Health Schools
In Portland, Oregon
There are 2 public health schools in Portland 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 Portland, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Public Health Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Portland Vs. Oregon Public Health Employment
| Portland | 3,400 |
| Oregon | 5,410 |
Exactly 3,400 of the 5,410 public health professionals employed in Oregon, work in Portland. Between 2006 and 2010, in Portland, there has been a 38% growth in the number of public health professionals. Overall employment in Portland has also increased.
Portland Vs. Oregon Public Health employment growth
| 4,480 | 4,670 | 5,280 | 5,300 | 5,410 |
| 2,470 | 2,730 | 3,180 | 3,120 | 3,400 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Oregon
- Dark Yellow: Portland
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Portland
| $64,873 | $67,317 | $69,290 | $72,573 | $71,037 |
| $41,750 | $43,370 | $45,060 | $46,080 | $46,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Portland
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Portland
As the number of public health professionals in Portland has grown, salaries for public health professionals have also increased. In 2010 Portland public health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $71,037. The average salary for public health professionals in Portland was $64,873 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Portland.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Portland
10th percentile |
$42,393 |
25th percentile |
$52,010 |
50th percentile |
$66,100 |
75th percentile |
$84,113 |
90th percentile |
$77,480 |
Public health professionals in Portland earn a median salary of $66,100 per year. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $42,393 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $77,480 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Portland
Social Work |
$46,370 |
Public Health |
$71,037 |
Health Science |
$72,881 |
Political Science |
$74,600 |
Public Administration |
$104,328 |
Healthcare Administration |
$106,970 |
Healthcare Management |
$106,970 |
Public health professional salaries in Portland are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Portland
There are 2 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Portland's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Portland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 5 |
Portland's public health schools offer 5 public health degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Portland
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
172 |
master |
56 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 229 |
Approximately 229 students completed public health courses in 2010.