# Emporia State University: Public Health (bachelor's)

Emporia, KS. IPEDS 155025, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emporia-state-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,547
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,325 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KS: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$10,337

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,325 minus $34,216 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,452 | $49,816 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,905 | $51,787 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,229 | $61,896 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,994 | $82,624 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $19,531 | $84,960 | 6.0 years |

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

## Public Health at KS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia State University | $48,325 | $24,250 | $16,261 | 56% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage not reported metro, $62,990 KS, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $111,030 KS, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $69,740 KS, $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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