Public Health at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Master's Degree · about 400 graduates a year
Harvard University graduates in public health earn 85% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Harvard 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 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Harvard University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $104,766 | $143,521 | — |
Other Majors at Harvard University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Harvard University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $108,479 one year after graduating and $153,029 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Harvard University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Harvard University ranks #2 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Harvard University worth it?
Its graduates earn 85% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $49,681.
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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.