Public Health at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
West Des Moines, IA · Master's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center graduates in public health earn 19% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center 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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| 19 | Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | $100,687 | $101,280 | #22 | $61,670 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $100,253 | $113,517 | #8 | $61,904 |
| 21 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $99,605 | $87,415 | #54 | $70,790 |
| 22 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $98,886 | $104,016 | #15 | $71,864 |
| 23 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,728 | $93,969 | #32 | $71,704 |
| 24 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $98,338 | $104,668 | #14 | $61,030 |
| 25 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | $97,024 | $103,111 | #19 | $93,687 |
Other Majors at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $131,495 | $108,630 | #77 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $103,082 | $74,669 | #56 of 211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,864 one year after graduating and $98,886 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center ranks #22 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,736.
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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.