# Xavier University of Louisiana: Public Health (bachelor's)

New Orleans, LA. IPEDS 160904, CIP 51.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/xavier-university-of-louisiana/majors/public-health

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,204 (U.S. median for this major: $58,662 across 192 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the LA median for this major (4 colleges, $54,532): +$8,672
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,542

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,204 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,405 | $62,230 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $15,094 | $65,206 | 2.1 years |
| 48-75k | $17,836 | $77,052 | 2.5 years |
| 75-110k | $19,118 | $82,590 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $24,096 | $104,095 | 3.4 years |

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

## Public Health at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University of Louisiana | $63,204 | $27,000 | $17,127 | 49% |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $61,423 | not reported | $7,022 | 38% |
| Dillard University | $47,641 | $35,000 | $22,094 | 43% |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $45,401 | $26,500 | $13,154 | 45% |

## Careers
- Health education specialist (SOC 21-1091): median wage $60,980 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $57,840 LA, $64,070 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $120,700 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $104,550 LA, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $77,460 New Orleans-Metairie, LA, $70,290 LA, $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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