Public Health at San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
San Diego State University graduates in public health earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How San Diego State University Compares for Public Health
All 215 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
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| 80 | Louisiana State University-Shreveport Shreveport, LA | $61,423 | $71,102 | #25 | — |
| 81 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $61,390 | $62,416 | #73 | $35,761 |
| 82 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $61,169 | $58,429 | #98 | $42,407 |
| 83 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $60,904 | $55,419 | #129 | $41,092 |
| 84 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $60,722 | $65,163 | #57 | $36,458 |
| 85 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $60,530 | $61,560 | #78 | $42,605 |
| 86 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $60,430 | $54,987 | #135 | $35,463 |
Other Public Health Credentials at San Diego State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,475 | $83,325 | $38,020 |
Other Majors at San Diego State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do San Diego State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,092 one year after graduating and $60,904 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does San Diego State University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, San Diego State University ranks #83 by median pay four years after graduation, and #129 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at San Diego State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,000.
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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.