# Public Health (bachelor's degree)

CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/public-health

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $58,662 across 192 colleges (middle half $52,452–$64,275); median federal debt $25,022
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Community And Public Health: median $55,839 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5% | $97,550 | 5.6% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Other Office And Administrative Support Workers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Human Resources Workers | 3% | $76,700 | 6.1% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Receptionists And Information Clerks | 2% | $38,010 | -1.7% |
| Secretaries And Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, And Executive | 2% | $47,540 | -6% |
| Elementary And Middle School Teachers | 2% | $64,170 | -0.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $64,275 (4) | — |
| CA | $63,432 (14) | $62,968 (403) |
| FL | $58,119 (7) | — |
| GA | $61,665 (7) | — |
| IL | $58,603 (5) | — |
| IN | $56,474 (6) | — |
| KY | $51,848 (5) | — |
| LA | $54,532 (4) | — |
| MA | $64,203 (6) | — |
| MI | $58,252 (5) | — |
| MN | $59,389 (5) | — |
| MO | $63,054 (4) | — |
| NC | $61,210 (10) | $59,900 (100) |
| NH | $58,520 (3) | — |
| NJ | $63,072 (6) | — |
| NY | $52,679 (13) | — |
| OH | $62,153 (13) | — |
| OK | $52,517 (3) | — |
| OR | $58,860 (5) | — |
| PA | $59,014 (10) | — |
| SC | $54,114 (4) | — |
| TX | $53,313 (8) | $52,473 (121) |
| UT | $53,598 (6) | — |
| VA | $48,926 (5) | — |
| WA | $63,666 (4) | — |
| WI | $59,217 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $89,522
2. California Baptist University (CA): $77,329
3. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $76,572
4. Chapman University (CA): $72,529
5. National University (CA): $70,340
6. University of Florida (FL): $68,605
7. University of California-San Diego (CA): $66,110
8. California State University-San Bernardino (CA): $65,961
9. George Mason University (VA): $65,358
10. San Diego State University (CA): $60,904
11. University of California-Irvine (CA): $60,430
12. St Petersburg College (FL): $59,200

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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