Public Health at Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · Master's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Elmhurst University graduates in public health earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Elmhurst 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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| 187 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | $61,233 | $64,563 | #178 | $48,090 |
| 188 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $61,155 | $63,635 | #182 | $58,230 |
| 189 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans New Orleans, LA | $59,016 | $68,315 | #162 | $51,389 |
| 190 | Elmhurst University Elmhurst, IL | $58,467 | $57,443 | #191 | — |
| 191 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $58,110 | $52,876 | #195 | $51,772 |
| 192 | University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | $58,054 | $52,863 | #196 | — |
| 193 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $57,970 | $70,336 | #154 | $43,146 |
Other Majors at Elmhurst University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $117,787 | $88,979 | #58 of 92 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $107,924 | $85,491 | #374 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,847 | $74,808 | #317 of 861 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $97,793 | $72,270 | #10 of 322 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,310 | $57,711 | #125 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $65,792 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Elmhurst University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn $58,467 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Elmhurst University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Elmhurst University ranks #190 by median pay four years after graduation, and #191 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Elmhurst University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for public health ($82,751).
← All data for Elmhurst 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.