Compare 5 Public Health. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $46,381.
The highest-earning Public Health program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $29K earnings gap across 5 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of St Thomas's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $59,475, well above the $46,381 average. Winona State University follows at $50,899, demonstrating that regional publics compete effectively with private institutions in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of St Thomas graduates borrow $23,250 and face just an 8.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $59,475
Strong outcomes with 85% acceptance
8.6% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.1% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $59,475 | 53 | $23,250 | Good | $24,467 | Challenging |
| #2 | Winona State UniversityPublic | $50,899 | 19 | $21,500 | Good | $19,316 | Challenging |
| #3 | St Catherine UniversityPrivate | $48,071 | 71 | $24,181 | Manageable | $21,883 | High |
| #4 | $43,053 | 20 | $21,058 | Manageable | $11,598 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $30,409 | 29 | $22,024 | High | $22,127 | High |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
