U.S. median for this major: $58,662.
College Scorecard field of study; 35 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 33% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,816. College Scorecard.
CWU Public Health: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Public Health nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses CWU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,846 | $52,478 | 2.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,942 | $61,763 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $16,022 | $70,977 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $21,682 | $96,051 | 4.3 years |
| $110k+ | $26,719 | $118,365 | 5.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (32% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Public Health graduates 4 years after graduating ($62,435) minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,216 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Public Health at Washington colleges
Every Washington college we cover that reports Public Health graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $63,666 | $16,490 | $14,091 | 85% |
| 2 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $63,666 | $16,490 | $12,319 | 65% |
| 3 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $63,666 | $16,490 | $10,163 | 63% |
| 4 | Central Washington University | $62,435 | $20,326 | $18,476 | 54% |
7 more Washington colleges offer Public Health but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Public Health graduates
Health education specialist
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Medical and Health Services Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +24.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Compliance Officers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.8% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at CWU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About CWU
- Acceptance rate: 91% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 54% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,580
- Full cost breakdown · all 113 majors · overview
Related majors at CWU
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$97,263
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CWU Public Health questions
How much do CWU Public Health graduates earn?
Public Health graduates of Central Washington University earn a median $62,435 four years after graduating and $42,137 one year after. The U.S. median for Public Health graduates across 192 colleges is $58,662.
How much debt do CWU Public Health graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Public Health graduates of Central Washington University is $20,326, about 33% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,000.
Is CWU a good school for Public Health in Washington?
On pay, Public Health graduates of Central Washington University earn $62,435 four years out, $1,231 below the median for the same major across 4 Washington colleges ($63,666) and $3,773 above the U.S. median ($58,662). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does CWU rank for Public Health in Washington?
Of 4 Washington colleges reporting Public Health graduate earnings, Central Washington University ranks 4th. The highest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus at $63,666.
What jobs do Public Health graduates get?
A common career is health education specialist, with a median wage of $77,420 in Washington and $64,070 nationally. Others include medical and health services managers and compliance officers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Central Washington University Public Health: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/central-washington-university/majors/public-health (College Scorecard and BLS data).