Public Health at Samford University
Birmingham, AL · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Samford University graduates in public health earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Samford University Compares for Public Health
All 201 colleges reporting public health earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
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| 34 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $92,611 | $85,182 | #64 | $70,125 |
| 35 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $92,573 | $81,118 | #83 | $69,429 |
| 36 | Los Angeles Pacific University San Dimas, CA | $92,519 | $84,186 | #69 | $66,387 |
| 37 | Samford University Birmingham, AL | $92,506 | $105,002 | #13 | $57,501 |
| 38 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $92,405 | $81,096 | #84 | $65,020 |
| 39 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $92,024 | $83,796 | #70 | $63,861 |
| 40 | Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | $91,103 | $82,898 | #74 | $70,190 |
Other Majors at Samford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $127,084 | $156,772 | #134 of 432 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $122,699 | — | #11 of 43 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $119,341 | $61,019 | #172 of 861 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,202 | $63,075 | #196 of 349 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $85,180 | $74,311 | #15 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $63,341 | $58,075 | #336 of 453 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,010 | $47,835 | #219 of 243 |
| Social Work | $55,271 | $44,603 | #255 of 279 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,714 | $47,683 | #279 of 380 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $50,016 | $37,532 | #83 of 94 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Samford University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,501 one year after graduating and $92,506 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Samford University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Samford University ranks #37 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Samford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for public health ($82,751).
← All data for Samford University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.