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Public Health Schools in Washington State

There are two Washington schools offering public health programs. In 2010, 172 students graduated with degrees from Washington public health schools. 105 of all these students graduated with masters degrees and 43 students graduated with bachelors degrees.

Overview

166 students graduate from public health programs in this state, on average, each year. This accounts for 1% of students who US schools graduate from public health programs. Specifically, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's level degree in public health, 105 with a degree at the master's level, and 24 with a doctorate level degree.

Two public health schools are located in this state. Of these, two schools are public. Public public health school tuition varies from $7,110 to $8,701.

Average tuition for public health programs is $8,142. While the highest tuition for programs in public health, which is $8,701 per year, is at the University of Washington-Seattle, the lowest tuition in this state is at Central Washington University.

Schools in this state offer bachelors degrees, masters degrees, and doctoral degrees for students pursing public health.

Public Health Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010

166 students graduate from public health programs in this state, on average, each year. This accounts for 1% of students who US schools graduate from public health programs. Specifically, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's level degree in public health, 105 with a degree at the master's level, and 24 with a doctorate level degree.

Public Health Program Completions in Washington State 2006 - 2010

  • Bachelor 2006: 12
  • Bachelor 2007: 19
  • Bachelor 2008: 31
  • Bachelor 2009: 49
  • Bachelor 2010: 43
  • Master 2006: 124
  • Master 2007: 90
  • Master 2008: 112
  • Master 2009: 106
  • Master 2010: 105
  • Doctorate 2006: 16
  • Doctorate 2007: 22
  • Doctorate 2008: 18
  • Doctorate 2009: 22
  • Doctorate 2010: 24

Public Health Program Availability in Washington State

Washington schools offer a total of 11 programs in public health. Of these programs, 45.5% are programs at the master's level. The remaining programs are degrees at the doctoral level and the bachelors level.

Public Health Program Availability in Washington State

  • Bachelor: 2
  • Master: 5
  • Doctorate: 4

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Salary by Percentile

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 39100
  • 25th Percentile: 47570
  • Median: 56690
  • 75th Percentile: 67400
  • 90th Percentile: 73760

Medical and Health Services Managers — Salary by Percentile

Medical and Health Services Managers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 66770
  • 25th Percentile: 81660
  • Median: 100850
  • 75th Percentile: 124030
  • 90th Percentile: 166270

Healthcare Social Workers — Salary by Percentile

Healthcare Social Workers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 33440
  • 25th Percentile: 42430
  • Median: 53520
  • 75th Percentile: 64150
  • 90th Percentile: 73180

Community Health Workers — Salary by Percentile

Community Health Workers — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 27660
  • 25th Percentile: 36390
  • Median: 47440
  • 75th Percentile: 61880
  • 90th Percentile: 68460

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Salary by Percentile

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Salary by Percentile

  • 10th Percentile: 51540
  • 25th Percentile: 59250
  • Median: 70360
  • 75th Percentile: 83210
  • 90th Percentile: 96200

Medical and Health Services Managers — Employment Trend

Medical and Health Services Managers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 97710
  • Median Salary 2007: 101480
  • Median Salary 2008: 101370
  • Median Salary 2009: 99020
  • Median Salary 2010: 100850
  • Total Employed 2006: 2460
  • Total Employed 2007: 2550
  • Total Employed 2008: 3140
  • Total Employed 2009: 3990
  • Total Employed 2010: 5770

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Employment Trend

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 42430
  • Median Salary 2007: 47800
  • Median Salary 2008: 55430
  • Median Salary 2009: 55110
  • Median Salary 2010: 56690
  • Total Employed 2006: 200
  • Total Employed 2007: 270
  • Total Employed 2008: 410
  • Total Employed 2009: 340
  • Total Employed 2010: 460

Community Health Workers — Employment Trend

Community Health Workers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 37530
  • Median Salary 2007: 35420
  • Median Salary 2008: 40230
  • Median Salary 2009: 41070
  • Median Salary 2010: 47440
  • Total Employed 2006: 3130
  • Total Employed 2007: 3910
  • Total Employed 2008: 2480
  • Total Employed 2009: 2820
  • Total Employed 2010: 2880

Healthcare Social Workers — Employment Trend

Healthcare Social Workers — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 49040
  • Median Salary 2007: 50200
  • Median Salary 2008: 52240
  • Median Salary 2009: 53670
  • Median Salary 2010: 53520
  • Total Employed 2006: 2260
  • Total Employed 2007: 2780
  • Total Employed 2008: 2390
  • Total Employed 2009: 2690
  • Total Employed 2010: 3100

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Employment Trend

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Employment Trend

  • Median Salary 2006: 60540
  • Median Salary 2007: 60950
  • Median Salary 2008: 74470
  • Median Salary 2009: 69540
  • Median Salary 2010: 70360
  • Total Employed 2006: 1650
  • Total Employed 2007: 1700
  • Total Employed 2008: 3100
  • Total Employed 2009: 2080
  • Total Employed 2010: 2180

Washington State vs National Public Health Employment

Washington State vs National Public Health Employment

  • Employed in Washington State: 2.387% (14390)

Public Health Schools in Washington State

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1. Argosy University - Seattle

2601-A Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 283-4500

Argosy University-Seattle is a for-profit 4-year institution. This school, which is 1.0 miles from the center of the city, is in Seattle, WA. This school is one of several campuses. Students are offered two certificates, four bachelors level degrees, eight degrees at the masters level, and five degrees at the doctoral level by it. 543 students pursued degrees from the 12 programs at Argosy in 2010. It offers subjects such as business management, mental health, and public health. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

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2. The University of Washington - Seattle

1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, WA 98195-4550
(206) 543-2100

The University of Washington-Seattle offers ten public health programs. More specifically, students are offered one bachelor's level public health degree by it, five master's level public health degrees, and four doctorate level public health degrees. This big university is near the heart of downtown. Overall, 42,451 students seek degrees in 368 programs at this university. In terms of programs, this university is the biggest institution in the state of Washington offering public health.

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3. Central Washington University

400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501
(509) 963-1111

Central Washington University offers one public health program and Central is in town of Ellensburg, Washington. CWU is a public 4-year institution. In terms of programs, it is the biggest institution in the state of Washington offering public health.

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4. Eastern Washington University

526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004-2496
(509) 359-6200

Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year institution, founded in 1977. It is in Cheney, WA. Eastern is the seventh largest institution in the state of Washington. Students are offered 83 bachelors level degrees, 49 degrees at the masters level, and one doctoral level degree by it. In 2010, 11,534 students pursued degrees from the 104 programs at Eastern. It offers subjects including computer science, science, and occupational therapy. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities accredits it. Eastern is one of 44 public post-secondary institutions in Washington.