Compare 189 Public Health. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $44,621. Top programs: $82,190+.
With top graduates earning $82,190, Public Health stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $37K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Montana Technological University's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $82,190, followed by Johns Hopkins at $77,335. The average across 189 programs is $44,621, yet regional institutions like Illinois State University ($76,175) compete directly with prestigious names—demonstrating that program-level factors drive outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Johns Hopkins graduates borrow $10,250 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Montana Tech offers the best family value with a 7.5% burden when parent loans are included, proving top programs can also be affordable.
Highest program earnings: $82,190
Strong outcomes with 90% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
7.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,190 | 32 | $18,750 | Excellent | $12,000 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $77,335 | 171 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Good |
| #3 | $76,175 | 43 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $67,892 | 228 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Manageable | |
| #5 | University At AlbanyPublic | $66,859 | 40 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Manageable |
| #6 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $65,418 | 20 | $24,840 | Excellent | $23,772 | Manageable |
| #7 | $64,493 | 18 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #8 | Shenandoah UniversityPrivate | $63,571 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $46,387 | High |
| #9 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $63,446 | 63 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Challenging |
| #10 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $62,631 | 9 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #11 | $62,308 | 104 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #12 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $62,238 | 53 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | High |
| #13 | $61,751 | 193 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $61,595 | 53 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #15 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $61,535 | 23 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #16 | $61,048 | 69 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $60,955 | 210 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $60,468 | 386 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #19 | $60,424 | 10 | $20,909 | Excellent | $12,452 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Oakland UniversityPublic | $60,142 | 28 | $22,750 | Good | $17,858 | Manageable |
| #21 | Chapman UniversityPrivate | $60,106 | 84 | $20,500 | Excellent | $44,954 | High |
| #22 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $59,475 | 53 | $23,250 | Good | $24,467 | Challenging |
| #23 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $59,322 | 63 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Challenging |
| #24 | $59,268 | 274 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #25 | $58,660 | 7 | $27,000 | Good | $20,004 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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