Public Health at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE · Master's Degree · about 77 graduates a year
University of Nebraska Medical Center graduates in public health earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Nebraska Medical Center 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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| 142 | Creighton University Omaha, NE | $71,414 | $73,809 | #133 | $57,285 |
| 143 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $71,264 | $75,851 | #119 | $43,953 |
| 144 | University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL | $71,142 | $69,897 | #157 | $54,701 |
| 145 | University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE | $71,032 | $73,414 | #137 | $59,287 |
| 146 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $70,866 | $78,579 | #100 | $55,845 |
| 147 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $70,711 | $69,473 | #159 | — |
| 148 | South University-Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $70,464 | $79,983 | #95 | $47,587 |
Other Majors at University of Nebraska Medical Center by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $124,574 | $100,106 | #132 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $114,252 | $108,471 | #319 of 432 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Nebraska Medical Center public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,287 one year after graduating and $71,032 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Nebraska Medical Center rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Nebraska Medical Center ranks #145 by median pay four years after graduation, and #137 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Nebraska Medical Center worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,495.
← All data for University of Nebraska Medical Center · 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.