# Johns Hopkins University: Public Health (bachelor's)

Baltimore, MD. IPEDS 162928, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/johns-hopkins-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,540
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,113 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $12,750 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MD: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,451

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,113 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $428 | $1,755 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $0 | $0 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $4,179 | $17,134 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $14,591 | $59,823 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $37,774 | $154,873 | 3.7 years |

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

## Public Health at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $79,113 | $12,750 | $18,809 | 94% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $72,328 | $23,424 | $15,678 | 89% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $64,900 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $104,470 MD, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $124,990 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $131,810 MD, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $80,520 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, $84,720 MD, $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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