Public Health at Yale University
New Haven, CT · Master's Degree · about 151 graduates a year
Yale University graduates in public health earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Yale 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 |
| 11 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $104,668 | $99,201 | #24 | $82,624 |
| 12 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $103,005 | $108,349 | #11 | $69,154 |
| 13 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $102,888 | $110,318 | #9 | $75,517 |
Other Majors at Yale University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $234,034 | $192,686 | #7 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $147,204 | $124,979 | #23 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $131,639 | $113,472 | #103 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $113,304 | $102,040 | #42 of 211 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $100,347 | $75,985 | #3 of 58 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $93,163 | $58,008 | #8 of 23 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $88,967 | $65,244 | #1 of 30 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $70,736 | $45,451 | #15 of 94 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,265 | $24,521 | #44 of 60 |
| Music | $29,895 | $21,250 | #96 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Yale University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,627 one year after graduating and $105,402 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Yale University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Yale University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Yale University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $62,532.
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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.