# University of Massachusetts-Lowell: Public Health (bachelor's)

Lowell, MA. IPEDS 166513, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,046
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,429 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (6 colleges, $64,203): +$1,226
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,767

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,429 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,943 | $43,451 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,199 | $44,570 | 1.7 years |
| 48-75k | $12,141 | $53,056 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,460 | $71,930 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $26,139 | $114,227 | 4.5 years |

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

## Public Health at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | $75,448 | $18,250 | $39,998 | 94% |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $65,429 | $27,000 | $17,163 | 65% |
| Simmons University | $64,514 | $27,000 | $25,265 | 72% |
| Regis College | $63,892 | $27,000 | $27,477 | 72% |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $63,854 | $26,000 | $22,383 | 83% |
| American International College | $58,245 | $31,000 | $23,274 | 46% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $62,260 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $57,510 MA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $136,760 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $134,360 MA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $103,940 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $102,060 MA, $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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