by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 65 U.S. colleges awarded 1,529 degrees and certificates in International Public Health/International Health. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 30 schools in its 2027 Best International Public Health/International Health Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing, rising to $70,680 after four years.
A degree in International Public Health/International Health involves the study of International Public Health/international Health. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Public Health Specializations, The Social And Behavioral Sciences, And Policy And Communications Methods To The Study Of Health Problems In Low- And Middle-Income Countries And Regions, And Prepares Individuals To Function As Professional International Health Specialists. Includes Instruction In Health Education And Promotion, Research Design And Evaluation, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, International Health Policy And Management, Public Nutrition And Food Security, Information Systems, Program Evaluation, Medical Anthropology, International Communication, Behavioral Sciences, Maternal And Child Health, Demography And Population Policy, And Health Care Finance And Economics. Examples: [Global Health].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, international public health/international health is a popular field of study, with 1,529 degrees awarded annually. 65 colleges award international public health/international health degrees, an average of 24 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 253.
By level, the 1,529 awards include 508 bachelor’s degrees, 994 master’s degrees and 27 doctorates.
Women earned 80% of international public health/international health degrees and certificates in the latest year (1,217 of 1,529). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (594) and Asian (281), and international students earned 232.
College Factual ranks 30 schools in its 2027 Best International Public Health/International Health Schools ranking, including 16 for bachelor’s degrees, 20 for master’s degrees and 7 for doctorates. It also ranks international public health/international health schools within 14 states. In all, 65 colleges offer international public health/international health programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value International Public Health/International Health Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common international public health/international health credential is the master’s degree: 994 of the 1,529 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to international public health/international health call most for Speaking, Active Listening and Writing, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Administration and Management, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an international public health/international health degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 508 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 994 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 27 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to international public health/international health, at 41.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 41.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 26.0% |
| Master’s degree | 16.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 5.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.3% |
| Some college courses | 2.5% |
| First professional degree | 2.5% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 0.3% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to International Public Health/International Health, with an average median salary of $105,642; the strongest outlook belongs to Medical and Health Services Managers, at 8.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Long Term Care Administrator, Hospice Administrator, Health Care Coordinator and Nursing Services Administrator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to international public health/international health, at 419,330.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
| Health Education Specialists | 169,157 | 3.7% |
International Public Health/International Health graduates earn a median $51,160 one year after completing their program, $70,680 after four years and $71,212 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,160 |
| 4 years | $70,680 |
| 5 years | $71,212 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to international public health/international health, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
International Public Health/International Health has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 40,204 degrees a year; the largest are Public Health, General (24,834), Public Health Education and Promotion (3,767) and Community Health and Preventive Medicine (3,539). Browse all Health Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 24,834 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3,767 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3,539 |
| Public Health, Other | 2,750 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,283 |
| Environmental Health | 1,309 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 759 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 334 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 300 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 225 |
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