Public Health at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 169 graduates a year
University of Georgia graduates in public health earn 33% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Georgia 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 |
| 11 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $78,085 | $80,834 | #9 | $39,534 |
| 12 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $77,329 | $70,364 | #27 | $46,263 |
| 13 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $76,572 | $69,676 | #29 | $48,351 |
| 14 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $75,867 | $77,157 | #12 | $43,134 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of Georgia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,001 | $84,527 | $30,923 |
| Doctoral Degree | — | $105,864 | — |
Other Majors at University of Georgia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Georgia public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,534 one year after graduating and $78,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Georgia rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Georgia ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Georgia worth it?
Its graduates earn 33% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,788.
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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.