Public Health at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in public health earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest 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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| 134 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $54,188 | $55,093 | #134 | $33,514 |
| 135 | Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | $54,182 | $55,104 | #133 | — |
| 136 | Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT | $53,997 | $48,615 | #185 | $35,797 |
| 137 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $53,988 | $57,919 | #105 | $43,356 |
| 138 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $53,560 | $57,008 | #114 | $33,575 |
| 139 | Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, FL | $53,408 | $56,846 | #116 | $34,462 |
| 140 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $53,245 | $50,991 | #165 | $42,552 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Computer Science | $49,084 | $36,053 | #348 of 349 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,356 one year after graduating and $53,988 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #137 by median pay four years after graduation, and #105 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,702.
← All data for Indiana University-Northwest · 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.