Public Health at Augusta University
Augusta, GA · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Augusta University graduates in public health earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 50% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Augusta 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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| 52 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #90 | $65,049 |
| 53 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #91 | $65,049 |
| 54 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #92 | $65,049 |
| 55 | Augusta University Augusta, GA | $89,528 | $92,680 | #36 | $58,410 |
| 56 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $89,402 | $87,837 | #51 | $67,936 |
| 57 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $88,896 | $92,025 | #39 | $63,822 |
| 58 | Boston University Boston, MA | $88,820 | $78,215 | #103 | $68,423 |
Other Majors at Augusta University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $125,885 | $108,924 | #119 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,561 | $78,617 | #425 of 432 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $87,873 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $83,306 | $66,612 | #6 of 11 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $82,965 | $78,618 | #627 of 861 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | $80,046 | — | #26 of 27 |
| Public Administration | $66,362 | $48,500 | #185 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $65,984 | $71,697 | #160 of 211 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $65,017 | $59,953 | #56 of 190 |
| Education | $55,403 | $49,547 | #177 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,022 | $44,303 | #278 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Augusta University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,410 one year after graduating and $89,528 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Augusta University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Augusta University ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #36 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Augusta University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,801.
← All data for Augusta 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.