Public Health at Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Master's Degree · about 60 graduates a year
Capella University graduates in public health earn 10% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capella 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 |
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| 122 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $75,793 | $66,517 | #171 | $58,384 |
| 123 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $75,127 | $71,505 | #150 | $62,952 |
| 124 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $74,989 | $73,676 | #134 | — |
| 125 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $74,751 | $71,403 | #152 | $63,277 |
| 126 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $74,337 | $76,954 | #115 | $49,183 |
| 127 | National University San Diego, CA | $73,936 | $67,277 | #166 | $58,859 |
| 128 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $73,805 | $77,819 | #110 | $57,343 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Capella University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $93,181 | $105,140 | $96,519 |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $62,893 | — | $24,020 |
Other Majors at Capella University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capella University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $63,277 one year after graduating and $74,751 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capella University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Capella University ranks #125 by median pay four years after graduation, and #152 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Capella University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $44,086.
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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.