Compare 39 Public Health. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $46,548.
Public Health programs produce graduates earning between $46,442 and $66,859—a $20K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 39 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University At Albany's Public Health program leads with graduates earning $66,859, well above the regional average of $46,548. Simmons University follows at $65,418, while Tufts—despite its 10% admission rate—produces graduates earning $63,446. The data shows accessible state programs competing directly with selective private institutions.
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. When parent loans are included, Hunter maintains the lead with a 12.1% family burden—proof that public programs deliver both strong outcomes and genuine affordability.
| 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 | Simmons UniversityPrivate | $65,418 | 20 | $24,840 | Excellent | $23,772 | Manageable |
| #3 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $63,446 | 63 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Challenging |
| #4 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $62,631 | 9 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #5 | Brown UniversityPrivate | $61,595 | 53 | $11,428 | Excellent | $48,245 | Challenging |
| #6 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $61,535 | 23 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #7 | $61,048 | 69 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $60,468 | 386 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $59,268 | 274 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $52,704 | 74 | $23,704 | Good | $18,400 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Regis CollegePrivate | $50,178 | 16 | $25,500 | Manageable | $32,238 | High |
| #12 | $48,833 | 68 | $22,250 | Good | $23,770 | High | |
| #13 | Colby-Sawyer CollegePrivate | $48,614 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $38,135 | High |
| #14 | $48,201 | 69 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | High | |
| #15 | $48,019 | 39 | $24,218 | Manageable | $25,252 | High | |
| #16 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $47,889 | 13 | $20,500 | Good | $23,182 | High |
| #17 | Mercyhurst UniversityPrivate | $47,849 | 16 | $25,305 | Manageable | $25,932 | High |
| #18 | $47,583 | 145 | $25,000 | Manageable | $23,528 | High | |
| #19 | Temple UniversityPublic | $47,319 | 107 | $24,395 | Manageable | $36,495 | High |
| #20 | Nazareth UniversityPrivate | $46,442 | 30 | $26,038 | Manageable | $42,000 | High |
| #21 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $45,836 | 68 | $23,621 | Manageable | $56,149 | High |
| #22 | La Salle UniversityPrivate | $44,951 | 29 | $25,000 | Manageable | $31,871 | High |
| #23 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $44,702 | 16 | $24,000 | Manageable | $53,476 | High |
| #24 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $44,516 | 40 | $14,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #25 | Cuny York CollegePublic | $43,367 | 45 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,018 | Manageable |
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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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