Public Health at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 177 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in public health earn 35% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 16% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins 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 |
| 11 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $78,085 | $80,834 | #9 | $39,534 |
| 12 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $77,329 | $70,364 | #27 | $46,263 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Johns Hopkins University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $60,259 | $93,536 | — |
| Master's Degree | $70,790 | $99,605 | $65,952 |
| Doctoral Degree | $96,297 | $114,631 | $58,350 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $70,907 | $95,664 | $51,954 |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $196,467 | $109,514 | #3 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $147,384 | — | #2 of 1176 |
| Mathematics | $134,785 | $83,171 | #6 of 309 |
| Economics | $128,882 | $78,181 | #19 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $121,729 | — | #1 of 565 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,673 | $76,928 | #5 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $110,210 | — | #11 of 318 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $99,205 | $44,004 | #1 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,671 | $51,267 | #94 of 158 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $79,127 | $46,455 | #11 of 207 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $63,503 | $43,524 | #12 of 137 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $62,858 | — | #2 of 19 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $56,543 | $24,352 | #31 of 35 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,324 | $28,108 | #50 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $49,035 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $42,602 | — |
| Music | $29,849 | $16,479 | #256 of 268 |
| Human Biology | — | $19,916 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,540 one year after graduating and $79,113 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #9 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,750.
← All data for Johns Hopkins 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.