Public Health at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Fort Valley State University graduates in public health earn 35% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 92% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Fort Valley State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 192 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $58,054 | $52,863 | #196 | — |
| 193 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $57,970 | $70,336 | #154 | $43,146 |
| 194 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $55,930 | $67,860 | #163 | $53,068 |
| 195 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $54,144 | $56,050 | #193 | $40,170 |
| 196 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $53,206 | $54,095 | #194 | $53,620 |
| 197 | Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | $51,486 | $49,004 | #199 | $55,473 |
| 198 | Bastyr University Kenmore, WA | $49,183 | $45,238 | #201 | — |
Other Majors at Fort Valley State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $68,400 | — | #53 of 302 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $49,365 | $39,398 | #206 of 211 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $42,601 | $38,662 | #201 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Fort Valley State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,170 one year after graduating and $54,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Fort Valley State University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Fort Valley State University ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Fort Valley State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,805.
← All data for Fort Valley State 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.