Compare 12 Public Health. programs in New York. Average earnings: $45,898.
With top graduates earning $66,859, Public Health stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $21K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University At Albany's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $66,859, well above the $45,898 average across New York's 12 programs. CUNY Hunter College follows at $61,535, demonstrating how public institutions deliver strong outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Hunter College graduates borrow $11,000 and face just a 3.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University At AlbanyPublic | $66,859 | 40 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,398 | Manageable |
| #2 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $61,535 | 23 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #3 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $46,442 | 30 | $26,038 | Manageable | $42,000 | High |
| #4 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $45,836 | 68 | $23,621 | Manageable | $56,149 | High |
| #5 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $44,702 | 16 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #6 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $44,516 | 40 | $14,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #7 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $43,367 | 45 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Manageable |
| #8 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $43,280 | 77 | $26,000 | Manageable | $39,841 | High |
| #9 | New York UniversityPrivate | $41,193 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $64,795 | High |
| #10 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $39,894 | 64 | $10,950 | Good | $11,955 | Challenging |
| #11 | University At BuffaloPublic | $39,164 | 77 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #12 | $33,993 | 15 | $20,000 | Challenging | $16,771 | 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 →
