Compare 12 Public Health. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $43,384.
The highest-earning Public Health program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $42K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Scranton's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $62,631, substantially above the $43,384 average. West Chester University follows at $61,048, demonstrating how regional public universities compete directly with private institutions in specialized fields like public health.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. West Chester University graduates borrow $23,500 and face just an 8.4% 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: $62,631
Strong outcomes with 84.4% acceptance
8.4% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
18.8% 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 ScrantonPrivate | $62,631 | 9 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #2 | $61,048 | 69 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $48,019 | 39 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #4 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $47,849 | 16 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #5 | $47,583 | 145 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #6 | Temple UniversityPublic | $47,319 | 107 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #7 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $44,951 | 29 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,871 | High |
| #8 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $39,072 | 19 | $25,325 | Challenging | $40,932 | High |
| #9 | $38,337 | 16 | $19,000 | Manageable | $51,114 | High | |
| #10 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $32,328 | 24 | $27,000 | High | $30,598 | High |
| #11 | Moravian UniversityPrivate | $30,566 | 20 | $26,793 | High | $48,375 | High |
| #12 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | $20,900 | 30 | $25,455 | High | $48,779 | 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 →
