Public Health at Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Mississippi University for Women graduates in public health earn 35% 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 Mississippi University for Women 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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| 212 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $42,410 | $49,104 | #179 | $27,729 |
| 213 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $42,267 | $45,358 | #201 | $27,913 |
| 214 | Southwest University at El Paso El Paso, TX | $40,984 | $41,669 | #214 | $31,612 |
| 215 | Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS | $38,325 | $46,500 | #197 | $26,553 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Mississippi University for Women
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,073 | $38,983 | $39,723 |
Other Majors at Mississippi University for Women by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,522 | $74,422 | #297 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,829 | — | #782 of 796 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $49,488 | — | #204 of 215 |
| Legal Support Services | $45,081 | $28,627 | #30 of 32 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $43,936 | — | #565 of 610 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,043 | $20,026 | #11 of 12 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $42,035 | $35,310 | #1166 of 1176 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,632 | — | #617 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,196 | $36,812 | #638 of 680 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,455 | $31,811 | #452 of 476 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $29,090 | — | #67 of 68 |
| Psychology | — | $24,426 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Mississippi University for Women public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,553 one year after graduating and $38,325 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Mississippi University for Women rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Mississippi University for Women ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #197 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Mississippi University for Women worth it?
Its graduates earn 35% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,500.
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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.