Public Health at Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Pacific University graduates in public health earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 46% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Pacific 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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| 124 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $55,302 | $58,310 | #99 | $32,584 |
| 125 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $55,200 | $52,317 | #151 | $37,068 |
| 126 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $55,147 | $59,163 | #89 | — |
| 127 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $55,116 | $55,441 | #128 | $30,412 |
| 128 | University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI | $55,002 | $57,993 | #103 | $35,598 |
| 129 | Kent State University at Trumbull Warren, OH | $54,544 | $58,207 | #101 | $39,159 |
| 130 | Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH | $54,544 | $58,207 | #102 | $39,159 |
Other Majors at Pacific University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $105,018 | — | #140 of 349 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $78,641 | $76,060 | #12 of 76 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,880 | — | #32 of 275 |
| Criminology | $64,029 | — | #13 of 113 |
| Psychology | $62,484 | $34,930 | #64 of 1027 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,696 | $44,435 | #730 of 1176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $56,053 | $26,219 | #210 of 610 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $53,674 | — | #129 of 680 |
| Education | $53,333 | $34,067 | #24 of 71 |
| Biology | $53,092 | $34,612 | #598 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $47,202 | — | #230 of 265 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $23,879 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Pacific University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,412 one year after graduating and $55,116 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Pacific University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Pacific University ranks #127 by median pay four years after graduation, and #128 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Pacific University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,250.
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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.