Public Health at Walden University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
Walden University graduates in public health earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Walden 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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| 60 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $63,652 | $68,248 | #35 | $33,863 |
| 61 | Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | $63,621 | $65,861 | #53 | — |
| 62 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $63,204 | $73,163 | #20 | — |
| 63 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $63,061 | $60,237 | #83 | $44,285 |
| 64 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $63,016 | $65,571 | #55 | — |
| 65 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #69 | $40,682 |
| 66 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #70 | $40,682 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Walden University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,943 | $72,906 | $60,029 |
| Doctoral Degree | $93,548 | $108,951 | $129,841 |
Other Majors at Walden University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,892 | $88,877 | #83 of 966 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $89,230 | $77,690 | #204 of 459 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $74,633 | — | #3 of 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,978 | $57,220 | #482 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,148 | $53,592 | #677 of 796 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $61,434 | $50,436 | #66 of 156 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $58,602 | $52,398 | #144 of 275 |
| Psychology | $55,974 | $37,944 | #211 of 1027 |
| Human Services | $55,040 | $36,492 | #14 of 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,456 | $50,634 | #424 of 660 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $43,103 | $43,693 | #141 of 172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $36,427 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Walden University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,285 one year after graduating and $63,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Walden University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Walden University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Walden University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $35,750.
← All data for Walden 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.