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

Louisville, KY. IPEDS 157289, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisville/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $31,824
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $56,057 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the KY median for this major (5 colleges, $51,848): +$4,209
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,605

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.35 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $56,057 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 | $15,138 | $65,850 | 2.9 years |
| 30-48k | $14,601 | $63,514 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,419 | $71,423 | 3.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,995 | $91,328 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,186 | $109,559 | 4.9 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 $67,720 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $65,370 KY, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $112,070 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $103,450 KY, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $71,120 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, $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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