Public Health Schools
In Richmond, Kentucky
In Richmond, there is only one public health school where public health faculty can find employment. The trends in Richmond's public health academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes public health training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Richmond Vs. Kentucky Public Health Employment
| Richmond | 600 |
| Kentucky | 6,300 |
Of the 6,300 public health professionals employed in Kentucky, 600 work in Richmond. The number of public health professionals in Richmond has grown by 15% from 2006 to 2010. As the employment for public health professionals in Richmond has increased, overall employment in Richmond has also increased.
Richmond Vs. Kentucky Public Health employment growth
| 5,320 | 5,530 | 6,070 | 6,100 | 6,300 |
| 520 | 540 | 650 | No data | 600 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Kentucky
- Dark Yellow: Richmond
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Richmond
| $50,290 | $52,293 | $52,240 | No data | $53,643 |
| $31,940 | $32,670 | $34,130 | No data | $35,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Richmond
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Richmond
As the number of public health professionals in Richmond has grown, salaries for public health professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $53,643 per year was earned by public health professionals in Richmond. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for public health professionals in Richmond was $50,290 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Richmond.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Richmond
10th percentile |
$35,553 |
25th percentile |
$41,033 |
50th percentile |
$49,190 |
75th percentile |
$58,630 |
90th percentile |
$78,487 |
Public health professionals in Richmond make a median yearly salary of $49,190. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $35,553 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $78,487 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Richmond
Political Science |
$0 |
Social Work |
$42,495 |
Public Health |
$53,643 |
Health Science |
$64,598 |
Public Administration |
$70,590 |
Healthcare Management |
$78,610 |
Healthcare Administration |
$78,610 |
Public health professional salaries in Richmond are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Richmond
There is only one accredited public health school in the city. Many of Richmond's public health professionals are graduates of this school.
Public Health Programs Offered In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Richmond's public health schools offer 2 public health degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
8 |
master |
20 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 28 |
In 2010 approximately 28 students completed public health courses.