Public Health Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, there are 2 public health schools where public health faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the public health academic community in Newark, and the future trends. Academia in public health includes public health training at the following levels:
- Public Health Certificate
- Masters degree in Public Health
- PhD degree in Public Health
Statistics
Professional Trends
Newark Vs. New Jersey Public Health Employment
| Newark | 2,890 |
| New Jersey | 11,410 |
Exactly 2,890 of the 11,410 public health professionals employed in New Jersey, work in Newark. Between 2006 and 2010, in Newark, there has been a 7% growth in the number of public health professionals. As the employment for public health professionals in Newark has increased, overall employment in Newark has also increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Public Health employment growth
| 10,120 | 10,490 | 11,500 | 11,450 | 11,410 |
| 2,710 | 2,790 | 2,940 | 3,010 | 2,890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $67,687 | $69,677 | $70,827 | $72,907 | $74,053 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
Salaries for public health professionals in Newark have increased. In 2010 Newark public health professionals earned an average yearly salary of $74,053. Four years earlier in 2006, public health professionals in Newark made an average salary of $67,687 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Newark.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Newark
10th percentile |
$48,797 |
25th percentile |
$57,783 |
50th percentile |
$69,663 |
75th percentile |
$86,673 |
90th percentile |
$105,530 |
Public health professionals in Newark earn a median salary of $69,663 per year. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $48,797 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 116% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Newark
Social Work |
$56,218 |
Public Health |
$74,053 |
Health Science |
$77,874 |
Political Science |
$89,630 |
Public Administration |
$94,450 |
Healthcare Administration |
$108,630 |
Healthcare Management |
$108,630 |
Newark 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 Newark
There are 2 accredited public health schools in the city. Many of Newark's public health professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Public Health Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 4 |
Newark's public health schools offer 4 public health degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Newark
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
94 |
doctor |
13 |
Certificate |
9 |
| Total | 116 |
In 2010 approximately 116 students graduated from public health courses.