Public Health at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Master's Degree · about 100 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in public health earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 63% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 112 | Mississippi College Clinton, MS | $77,137 | $93,591 | #34 | — |
| 113 | Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO | $76,995 | $82,555 | #77 | $61,908 |
| 114 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, AR | $76,887 | $90,605 | #44 | $56,624 |
| 115 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $76,874 | $82,425 | #79 | $59,463 |
| 116 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $76,699 | $82,309 | #80 | $54,877 |
| 117 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $76,628 | $77,931 | #109 | $61,046 |
| 118 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $76,210 | $83,251 | #73 | $55,445 |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $229,459 | — | #5 of 12 |
| Computer Science | $167,975 | $101,652 | #20 of 48 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $165,087 | — | #7 of 69 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $160,419 | $105,658 | #1 of 72 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $153,933 | $130,529 | #50 of 861 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $118,193 | $92,802 | #18 of 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $115,029 | $87,081 | #44 of 83 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | $104,747 | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $80,963 | $61,564 | #8 of 30 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,963 | — | #57 of 211 |
| Behavioral Sciences | $75,887 | $66,574 | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $72,301 | $59,808 | #40 of 43 |
| Biology | $68,165 | $57,242 | #32 of 57 |
| Social Work | $63,805 | $50,855 | #125 of 279 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $32,350 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,463 one year after graduating and $76,874 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $48,630.
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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.