Public Health at New York University
New York, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
New York University graduates in public health earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How New York 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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| 21 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $72,529 | $65,997 | #52 | $25,007 |
| 22 | North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC | $72,419 | $77,716 | #11 | $58,660 |
| 23 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $72,328 | $63,476 | #65 | $38,273 |
| 24 | New York University New York, NY | $70,840 | $67,425 | #37 | $37,573 |
| 25 | American University Washington, DC | $70,831 | $62,066 | #74 | $42,194 |
| 26 | University of Delaware Newark, DE | $70,793 | $70,369 | #26 | $35,437 |
| 27 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $70,369 | $75,094 | #17 | $36,226 |
Other Public Health Credentials at New York University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,652 | $90,473 | — |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | — | $117,656 | — |
Other Majors at New York University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do New York University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,573 one year after graduating and $70,840 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does New York University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, New York University ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at New York University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
← All data for New York 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.