# The University of Alabama: Public Health (bachelor's)

Tuscaloosa, AL. IPEDS 100751, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,698
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $51,588 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AL: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,074

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $51,588 minus $31,484 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AL (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,169 | $81,852 | 4.1 years |
| 30-48k | $19,884 | $84,905 | 4.2 years |
| 48-75k | $22,258 | $95,042 | 4.7 years |
| 75-110k | $25,658 | $109,560 | 5.4 years |
| 110k+ | $26,729 | $114,133 | 5.7 years |

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

## Public Health at AL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | $51,588 | $25,000 | $22,420 | 73% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | $44,398 | $25,000 | $18,749 | 64% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $58,300 Tuscaloosa, AL, $65,210 AL, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $96,110 Tuscaloosa, AL, $97,790 AL, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $69,950 Tuscaloosa, AL, $72,990 AL, $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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