Public Health at Benedictine University
Lisle, IL · Master's Degree · about 206 graduates a year
Benedictine University graduates in public health earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 85% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Benedictine 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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| 100 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $79,623 | $80,092 | #94 | $65,442 |
| 101 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $79,601 | $94,172 | #30 | $77,809 |
| 102 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $79,573 | $75,737 | #124 | $67,109 |
| 103 | Benedictine University Lisle, IL | $79,533 | $78,141 | #105 | $64,930 |
| 104 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $79,484 | $82,495 | #78 | $60,071 |
| 105 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $79,273 | $84,376 | #66 | $58,339 |
| 106 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $79,053 | $71,933 | #147 | $64,055 |
Other Majors at Benedictine University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $116,040 | $101,583 | #295 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,850 | $81,812 | #316 of 861 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $91,575 | $75,916 | #55 of 159 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $72,603 | $51,768 | #7 of 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $63,773 | — | #126 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $59,869 | $52,276 | #217 of 322 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $53,084 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Benedictine University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $64,930 one year after graduating and $79,533 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Benedictine University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Benedictine University ranks #103 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Benedictine University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $67,599.
← All data for Benedictine 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.