Public Health at Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Master's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Kansas State University graduates in public health earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Kansas State University 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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| 179 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $63,897 | $68,571 | #160 | $49,865 |
| 180 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $63,538 | $73,567 | #135 | $54,327 |
| 181 | University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | $63,367 | $67,446 | #165 | $55,503 |
| 182 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $62,660 | $65,051 | #176 | $49,946 |
| 183 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $62,353 | $66,540 | #170 | $55,858 |
| 184 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $62,315 | $66,853 | #168 | $55,250 |
| 185 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $62,205 | $56,643 | #192 | $51,495 |
Other Majors at Kansas State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | $115,779 | $96,774 | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | $110,015 | — | #2 of 5 |
| Food Science and Technology | $105,978 | $90,394 | #3 of 5 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $101,913 | — | #48 of 69 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $97,031 | $80,723 | #392 of 861 |
| Animal Sciences | $96,821 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,506 | $63,227 | #238 of 349 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $74,638 | — | #4 of 13 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $70,185 | $59,907 | #218 of 453 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $60,479 | $51,067 | #13 of 27 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $59,517 | $51,909 | #121 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $56,320 | $47,436 | #201 of 302 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,073 | $46,704 | #304 of 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kansas State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $49,946 one year after graduating and $62,660 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kansas State University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Kansas State University ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Kansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for public health ($82,751).
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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.