# University of the Ozarks: Public Health (bachelor's)

Clarksville, AR. IPEDS 107558, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-the-ozarks/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,564
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $49,174 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,065 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in AR: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,488

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $49,174 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,664 | $62,615 | 3.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,551 | $62,133 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,291 | $82,373 | 4.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,632 | $79,559 | 4.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,836 | $97,510 | 5.8 years |

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

## Public Health at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas | $67,891 | $25,595 | $18,209 | 71% |
| University of the Ozarks | $49,174 | $25,065 | $17,360 | 52% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage not reported metro, $62,270 AR, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage not reported metro, $94,340 AR, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage not reported metro, $64,680 AR, $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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