Public Health at Truman State University
Kirksville, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Truman State University graduates in public health earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Truman State 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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| 85 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $60,530 | $61,560 | #78 | $42,605 |
| 86 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $60,430 | $54,987 | #135 | $35,463 |
| 87 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $60,401 | $62,527 | #72 | $27,108 |
| 88 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $60,157 | $64,501 | #61 | $30,911 |
| 89 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,871 | $52,548 | #150 | $44,423 |
| 90 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $59,639 | $56,968 | #115 | $36,520 |
| 91 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $59,566 | $63,923 | #63 | $35,628 |
Other Majors at Truman State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $106,203 | $74,794 | #88 of 459 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,515 | $59,919 | #187 of 796 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $77,315 | $68,736 | #835 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,633 | $50,422 | #359 of 1176 |
| Biology | $61,647 | $31,435 | #288 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,586 | $39,813 | #306 of 565 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,596 | $32,176 | #277 of 660 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,213 | $26,865 | #250 of 610 |
| Sociology | $52,584 | — | #220 of 462 |
| Agriculture | $52,303 | $36,853 | #25 of 43 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,785 | $31,853 | #422 of 660 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $48,320 | — | #207 of 215 |
| History | $43,405 | $25,010 | #401 of 459 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $41,487 | $28,801 | #79 of 82 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $40,026 | $16,569 | #111 of 137 |
| English Language and Literature | $38,923 | $29,001 | #517 of 576 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $15,998 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Truman State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,911 one year after graduating and $60,157 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Truman State University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Truman State University ranks #88 by median pay four years after graduation, and #61 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Truman State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,031.
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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.