# University of Kentucky: Public Health (bachelor's)

Lexington, KY. IPEDS 157085, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-kentucky/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $36,957
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,163 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,250 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 1 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (5 colleges, $51,848): +$7,315
- Versus the U.S. median: +$501

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.26 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,163 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,182 | $51,895 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $12,119 | $51,627 | 2.0 years |
| 48-75k | $16,313 | $69,493 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $21,192 | $90,278 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $26,781 | $114,087 | 4.4 years |

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

## Public Health at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky | $59,163 | $23,250 | $18,851 | 71% |
| University of Louisville | $56,057 | $18,500 | $17,988 | 61% |
| Murray State University | $51,848 | $26,000 | $9,096 | 61% |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $51,086 | $22,999 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Western Kentucky University | $43,605 | $23,543 | $10,990 | 56% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $58,450 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $65,370 KY, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $109,890 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $103,450 KY, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $71,700 Lexington-Fayette, KY, $69,240 KY, $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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