Public Health at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 266 graduates a year
University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates in public health earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Massachusetts-Amherst 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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| 53 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC | $63,965 | $68,644 | #33 | $36,307 |
| 54 | Regis College Weston, MA | $63,892 | $56,264 | #120 | $42,638 |
| 55 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $63,884 | $60,804 | #81 | $47,444 |
| 56 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $63,854 | $56,230 | #121 | $37,364 |
| 57 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $63,666 | $58,559 | #93 | $46,016 |
| 58 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $63,666 | $58,559 | #94 | $46,016 |
| 59 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | $63,666 | $58,559 | #95 | $46,016 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,185 | $84,978 | $30,775 |
Other Majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Massachusetts-Amherst public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,364 one year after graduating and $63,854 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Massachusetts-Amherst rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranks #56 by median pay four years after graduation, and #121 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Massachusetts-Amherst worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,746.
← All data for University of Massachusetts-Amherst · 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.