# East Carolina University: Public Health (bachelor's)

Greenville, NC. IPEDS 198464, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/east-carolina-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,628
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,566 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NC: 7 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NC median for this major (10 colleges, $61,210): -$1,644
- Versus the U.S. median: +$904

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,566 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,046 | $43,700 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $11,699 | $50,891 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $14,904 | $64,832 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,417 | $88,814 | 3.4 years |
| 110k+ | $23,028 | $100,172 | 3.8 years |

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

## Public Health at NC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $101,771 | $12,500 | $29,612 | 97% |
| Elon University | $81,153 | $20,500 | $41,555 | 84% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | $72,419 | not reported | $10,846 | 57% |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | $63,965 | $27,000 | $15,435 | 69% |
| Western Carolina University | $61,698 | $26,343 | $13,315 | 60% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $60,722 | $23,500 | $20,109 | 71% |
| East Carolina University | $59,566 | $25,750 | $15,739 | 63% |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | $53,124 | $25,500 | $10,965 | 56% |
| Appalachian State University | $49,039 | $20,361 | $16,836 | 75% |
| University of North Carolina Asheville | $42,267 | $23,141 | $12,250 | 55% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $57,510 Greenville, NC, $58,080 NC, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $133,220 Greenville, NC, $114,410 NC, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $81,460 Greenville, NC, $78,500 NC, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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