Public Health at Simmons University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Simmons University graduates in public health earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Simmons 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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| 44 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $65,358 | $59,514 | #87 | $37,025 |
| 45 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $64,888 | $76,766 | #14 | $37,256 |
| 46 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $64,595 | $65,694 | #54 | $32,328 |
| 47 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $64,514 | $56,811 | #117 | $45,331 |
| 48 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $64,456 | $61,349 | #80 | — |
| 49 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $64,454 | $56,570 | #119 | — |
| 50 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $64,275 | $66,044 | #50 | $41,061 |
Other Majors at Simmons University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $85,096 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $76,569 | $48,876 | #11 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $71,138 | $42,256 | #38 of 660 |
| Biology | $68,251 | — | #127 of 841 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $68,021 | — | #8 of 53 |
| Social Work | $62,992 | $34,496 | #19 of 420 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,069 | $39,657 | #434 of 565 |
| Psychology | $51,474 | — | #429 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Simmons University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $45,331 one year after graduating and $64,514 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Simmons University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Simmons University ranks #47 by median pay four years after graduation, and #117 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Simmons University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.