Public Health at Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
Oregon State University graduates in public health earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Oregon 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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| 62 | Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA | $63,204 | $73,163 | #20 | — |
| 63 | Walden University Minneapolis, MN | $63,061 | $60,237 | #83 | $44,285 |
| 64 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $63,016 | $65,571 | #55 | — |
| 65 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #69 | $40,682 |
| 66 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #70 | $40,682 |
| 67 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $62,455 | $66,965 | #40 | — |
| 68 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $62,435 | $57,427 | #111 | $42,137 |
Other Public Health Credentials at Oregon State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,442 | $79,623 | $36,176 |
Other Majors at Oregon State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Oregon State University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $40,682 one year after graduating and $62,633 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Oregon State University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Oregon State University ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #69 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Oregon State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Oregon State 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.