by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 67 U.S. colleges awarded 2,750 degrees and certificates in Other Public Health. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. College Factual ranks 35 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public 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 major in Other Public Health involves the study of Public Health, Other. Any Instructional Program In Public Health Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other public health is a popular field of study, with 2,750 degrees awarded annually. 67 colleges award other public health degrees, an average of 41 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 436.
By level, the 2,750 awards include 12 certificates, 24 associate degrees, 1,525 bachelor’s degrees, 1,129 master’s degrees and 60 doctorates.
Women earned 81% of other public health degrees and certificates in the latest year (2,226 of 2,750). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (1,041) and Asian (631), and international students earned 92.
College Factual ranks 35 schools in its 2027 Best Other Public Health Schools ranking, including 1 for associate degrees, 24 for bachelor’s degrees, 25 for master’s degrees and 9 for doctorates. It also ranks other public health schools within 19 states. In all, 67 colleges offer other public health programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Public Health Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other public health credential is the bachelor’s degree: 1,525 of the 2,750 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other public health call most for Speaking, Reading Comprehension and Instructing, and for knowledge of English Language, Education and Training and Medicine and Dentistry, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other public health degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 24 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 1,525 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,129 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 60 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other public health, at 32.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 32.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 20.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 18.9% |
| Post-doctoral training | 15.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.1% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.9% |
| Some college courses | 0.9% |
| First professional degree | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Public Health, with an average median salary of $88,110; the strongest outlook belongs to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.7% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Childbirth Teacher, Pathology Teacher, Health Diagnostics Teacher and Gastroenterology Teacher.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other public health, at 1,335,407.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,335,407 | 10.7% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 419,330 | 8.8% |
Other Public 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 highest-paying occupation related to other public health is Medical and Health Services Managers, with a median salary of $129,557.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
Other Public Health has 11 similar majors in the Health Professions field, which together award 38,983 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 |
| Health Services Administration | 2,283 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,529 |
| 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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