Public Health at Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 41 graduates a year
Eastern Kentucky University graduates in public health earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Eastern Kentucky University 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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| 156 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,693 | $47,037 | #191 | $34,948 |
| 157 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $51,588 | $58,557 | #96 | $35,698 |
| 158 | Florida National University-Main Campus Hialeah, FL | $51,212 | $54,509 | #137 | $38,685 |
| 159 | Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY | $51,086 | $57,845 | #106 | $35,612 |
| 160 | Governors State University University Park, IL | $51,027 | $50,134 | #175 | $36,537 |
| 161 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $50,970 | $51,822 | #155 | $34,019 |
| 162 | Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN | $50,932 | $48,651 | #184 | $32,830 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Eastern Kentucky University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,229 | $65,669 | $29,572 |
Other Majors at Eastern Kentucky University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,612 one year after graduating and $51,086 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Eastern Kentucky University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Eastern Kentucky University ranks #159 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Eastern Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
← All data for Eastern Kentucky University · 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.