Public Health at University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Illinois Springfield graduates in public health earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Illinois Springfield 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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| 141 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $71,510 | $76,740 | #117 | $57,197 |
| 142 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $71,414 | $73,809 | #133 | $57,285 |
| 143 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $71,264 | $75,851 | #119 | $43,953 |
| 144 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $71,142 | $69,897 | #157 | $54,701 |
| 145 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $71,032 | $73,414 | #137 | $59,287 |
| 146 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $70,866 | $78,579 | #100 | $55,845 |
| 147 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $70,711 | $69,473 | #159 | — |
Other Majors at University of Illinois Springfield by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $126,156 | $97,576 | #43 of 48 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $102,886 | $74,431 | #312 of 861 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | $97,984 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $94,965 | $61,962 | #168 of 349 |
| Public Administration | $77,237 | $61,014 | #123 of 243 |
| Political Science and Government | $76,243 | $52,565 | #8 of 16 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $71,271 | $60,442 | #201 of 453 |
| Human Services | $66,186 | $48,311 | #5 of 23 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,629 | $57,079 | #49 of 58 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $58,462 | $48,357 | #231 of 322 |
| Journalism | $49,368 | — | #21 of 22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Illinois Springfield public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,701 one year after graduating and $71,142 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Illinois Springfield rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Illinois Springfield ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #157 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Illinois Springfield worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,620.
← All data for University of Illinois Springfield · 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.