Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of Illinois Chicago graduates in public health earn 0% more 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 University of Illinois Chicago 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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| 98 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $58,777 | $62,561 | #71 | $34,416 |
| 99 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,715 | $65,106 | #58 | $31,756 |
| 100 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,610 | $55,785 | #125 | $39,451 |
| 101 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,603 | $57,577 | #109 | $41,585 |
| 102 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $58,520 | $53,903 | #140 | $45,910 |
| 103 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $58,310 | $54,531 | #136 | $40,566 |
| 104 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $58,252 | $61,420 | #79 | $38,781 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of Illinois Chicago
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,936 | $89,402 | $45,712 |
| Doctoral Degree | $114,438 | — | $48,587 |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Chicago by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Chicago public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,585 one year after graduating and $58,603 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Chicago rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Illinois Chicago ranks #101 by median pay four years after graduation, and #109 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Illinois Chicago worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
← All data for University of Illinois Chicago · 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.