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

University Park, IL. IPEDS 145336, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/governors-state-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,537
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,027 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in IL: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the IL median for this major (5 colleges, $58,603): -$7,576
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,635

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,027 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,563 | $42,173 | 2.8 years |
| 30-48k | $10,933 | $48,215 | 3.2 years |
| 48-75k | $11,705 | $51,619 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $16,741 | $73,828 | 4.8 years |
| 110k+ | $22,076 | $97,355 | 6.4 years |

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

## Public Health at IL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois State University | $84,790 | $22,250 | $19,398 | 65% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $65,978 | $20,678 | $14,355 | 85% |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $58,603 | $22,987 | $10,974 | 62% |
| Governors State University | $51,027 | $23,000 | $12,329 | 22% |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $47,652 | $29,223 | $14,889 | 57% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $60,120 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $60,120 IL, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $123,090 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $117,850 IL, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $82,020 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, $80,550 IL, $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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