Public Health Schools
In Washington DC
There are 4 public health schools in Washington for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the public health academic community in Washington, and the future trends. Academia in public health includes public health training at the following levels:
- Public Health Certificate
- Bachelors degree in Public Health
- Masters degree in Public Health
- PhD degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Public Health Employment
| Washington DC | 7,480 |
| Washington DC | 3,280 |
Exactly 7,480 of the 3,280 public health professionals employed in Washington DC, work in Washington. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of public health professionals in Washington has grown by 25%. As the employment for public health professionals in Washington has increased, overall employment in Washington has also increased.
Washington DC Vs. Washington DC Public Health employment growth
| 3,020 | 3,080 | 3,500 | 3,230 | 3,280 |
| 5,990 | 6,250 | 7,120 | 7,060 | 7,480 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: Washington DC
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Washington DC
| $65,530 | $69,843 | $73,270 | $76,633 | $80,070 |
| $52,980 | $54,840 | $57,620 | $60,090 | $62,300 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Washington DC
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Washington DC
As the number of public health professionals in Washington has grown, salaries for public health professionals have also increased. Washington public health professionals made $80,070 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for public health professionals in Washington was $65,530 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Washington.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Washington DC
10th percentile |
$46,177 |
25th percentile |
$59,067 |
50th percentile |
$74,537 |
75th percentile |
$97,797 |
90th percentile |
$122,477 |
Public health professionals in Washington make a median yearly salary of $74,537. The difference in pay between the public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 165%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $46,177 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $122,477 per year.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Washington DC
Social Work |
$58,150 |
Public Health |
$80,070 |
Health Science |
$81,012 |
Political Science |
$97,980 |
Healthcare Administration |
$101,460 |
Healthcare Management |
$101,460 |
Public Administration |
$107,553 |
Public health professional salaries in Washington are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Washington DC
Many of Washington's public health professionals are graduates of one of the 4 accredited public health schools in the city.
Public Health Programs Offered In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
2 |
master |
8 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
4 |
| Total | 15 |
There are a total of 15 degree and certificate programs in public health offered by Washington's public health schools.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Washington DC
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
63 |
master |
260 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
29 |
| Total | 353 |
In 2010 approximately 353 students completed public health courses.