Public Health at Dillard University
New Orleans, LA · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Dillard University graduates in public health earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Dillard 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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| 181 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $47,851 | $45,544 | #199 | $46,442 |
| 182 | Fort Lewis College Durango, CO | $47,830 | $44,730 | #208 | $37,498 |
| 183 | Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL | $47,652 | $46,818 | #194 | $35,023 |
| 184 | Dillard University New Orleans, LA | $47,641 | $55,148 | #131 | $35,205 |
| 185 | Bryant & Stratton College-Albany Albany, NY | $47,437 | $45,150 | #203 | $37,548 |
| 186 | Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North Liverpool, NY | $47,437 | $45,150 | #204 | $37,548 |
| 187 | Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $47,437 | $45,150 | #205 | $37,548 |
Other Majors at Dillard University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $90,661 | $86,585 | #357 of 966 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,687 | $26,744 | #502 of 660 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,546 | — | #1098 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,103 | $18,155 | #476 of 660 |
| Biology | $37,061 | $23,999 | #832 of 841 |
| Psychology | — | $33,143 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Dillard University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,205 one year after graduating and $47,641 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Dillard University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Dillard University ranks #184 by median pay four years after graduation, and #131 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Dillard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $31,062.
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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.