Compare 11 Public Health. programs in North Carolina. Average earnings: $43,531.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Public Health tells a different story. Across 11 programs, earnings range from $37,208 to $58,660—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
North Carolina A & T State University's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $58,660, well above the $43,531 average. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte follows at $48,403, demonstrating how program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. North Carolina A & T graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 10.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear value leader.
Highest program earnings: $58,660
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
10.3% payment burden | Good
19.0% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $58,660 | 7 | $27,000 | Good | $20,004 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $48,403 | 38 | $21,500 | Good | $19,809 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Elon UniversityPrivate | $45,011 | 76 | $20,500 | Manageable | $46,609 | High |
| #4 | $44,528 | 16 | $21,868 | Manageable | $18,241 | High | |
| #5 | $43,580 | 62 | $20,231 | Manageable | $21,919 | High | |
| #6 | East Carolina UniversityPublic | $43,026 | 304 | $22,750 | Manageable | $19,710 | High |
| #7 | $42,907 | 90 | $19,500 | Manageable | $22,737 | High | |
| #8 | $40,000 | 68 | $22,858 | Manageable | $14,638 | High | |
| #9 | $38,198 | 37 | $28,250 | Challenging | $19,245 | High | |
| #10 | $37,319 | 43 | $20,500 | Challenging | $20,305 | High | |
| #11 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $37,208 | 47 | $13,000 | Manageable | $27,998 | 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 →
