# University of Southern Mississippi: Public Health (bachelor's)

Hattiesburg, MS. IPEDS 176372, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,363
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $47,419 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,375 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in MS: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,243

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.39 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $47,419 minus $30,550 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MS (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,867 | $87,216 | 5.2 years |
| 30-48k | $20,432 | $89,696 | 5.3 years |
| 48-75k | $22,756 | $99,899 | 5.9 years |
| 75-110k | $25,812 | $113,315 | 6.7 years |
| 110k+ | $26,542 | $116,519 | 6.9 years |

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

## Public Health at MS colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Mississippi | $47,419 | $28,375 | $21,708 | 49% |
| Mississippi University for Women | $38,325 | $28,000 | $12,411 | 47% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage not reported Hattiesburg, MS, $51,020 MS, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $94,050 Hattiesburg, MS, $98,160 MS, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $61,360 Hattiesburg, MS, $67,450 MS, $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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