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

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139940, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,761
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $48,896 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in GA: 7 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (7 colleges, $61,665): -$12,769
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,766

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $48,896 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,787 | $61,352 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 4.8 years |
| 75-110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 5.6 years |
| 110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 5.9 years |

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

## Public Health at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia | $78,085 | $21,500 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Agnes Scott College | $63,621 | not reported | $24,754 | 71% |
| Georgia College & State University | $62,386 | $27,000 | $20,686 | 64% |
| Kennesaw State University | $61,665 | $28,479 | $15,048 | 52% |
| Mercer University | $60,401 | $27,000 | $23,847 | 70% |
| Georgia Southern University | $49,881 | $28,500 | $15,267 | 55% |
| Georgia State University | $48,896 | $26,000 | $15,931 | 53% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $112,450 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $99,400 GA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $137,260 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $131,910 GA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $72,810 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $70,200 GA, $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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