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

Montclair, NJ. IPEDS 185590, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/montclair-state-university/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,032
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,681 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in NJ: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (6 colleges, $63,072): -$7,391
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,981

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,681 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,880 | $47,219 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $11,532 | $50,049 | 2.6 years |
| 48-75k | $16,388 | $71,124 | 3.7 years |
| 75-110k | $22,058 | $95,732 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $25,573 | $110,987 | 5.8 years |

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

## Public Health at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $74,633 | $26,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| The College of New Jersey | $66,722 | $23,130 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Rider University | $64,454 | not reported | $24,792 | 61% |
| Caldwell University | $61,691 | not reported | $24,691 | 57% |
| Stockton University | $59,871 | $26,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Montclair State University | $55,681 | $27,000 | $15,566 | 65% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $64,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $73,740 NJ, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $167,580 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $145,650 NJ, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $101,050 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $100,000 NJ, $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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