Public Health at Governors State University
University Park, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 22 graduates a year
Governors State University graduates in public health earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Governors State University 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 |
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| 157 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,588 | $58,557 | #96 | $35,698 |
| 158 | Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL | $51,212 | $54,509 | #137 | $38,685 |
| 159 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $51,086 | $57,845 | #106 | $35,612 |
| 160 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $51,027 | $50,134 | #175 | $36,537 |
| 161 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $50,970 | $51,822 | #155 | $34,019 |
| 162 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $50,932 | $48,651 | #184 | $32,830 |
| 163 | La Salle University Philadelphia, PA | $50,517 | $51,376 | #158 | $39,400 |
Other Majors at Governors State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,391 | $80,391 | #416 of 966 |
| Computer Science | $79,154 | $52,115 | #305 of 349 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $70,895 | $48,567 | #376 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,223 | $47,836 | #691 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,562 | $44,436 | #811 of 1176 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,455 | — | #111 of 215 |
| Social Work | $56,123 | $44,133 | #108 of 420 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $55,811 | $42,456 | #300 of 660 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $53,227 | $44,498 | #192 of 275 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,703 | $42,107 | #285 of 476 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,426 | $29,580 | #232 of 576 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $47,475 | $27,071 | #519 of 660 |
| Psychology | $47,048 | $29,449 | #697 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $46,895 | $45,235 | #388 of 680 |
| Biology | — | $43,641 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Governors State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,537 one year after graduating and $51,027 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Governors State University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Governors State University ranks #160 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Governors State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,928.
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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.