Public Health at Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Western Oregon University graduates in public health earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Oregon 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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| 146 | Anderson University Anderson, SC | $52,568 | $58,290 | #100 | — |
| 147 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $52,543 | $57,398 | #112 | $38,435 |
| 148 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $52,517 | $58,964 | #90 | $38,852 |
| 149 | Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR | $52,452 | $52,761 | #147 | $35,701 |
| 150 | University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX | $52,438 | $53,314 | #145 | $35,119 |
| 151 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL | $52,247 | $55,610 | #126 | $42,637 |
| 152 | Ball State University Muncie, IN | $52,202 | $56,003 | #123 | — |
Other Majors at Western Oregon University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $90,324 | $51,703 | #198 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,363 | $40,289 | #142 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $59,599 | $42,281 | #208 of 271 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,761 | $44,845 | #101 of 680 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,540 | $32,249 | #270 of 610 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $53,550 | $31,893 | #123 of 207 |
| Psychology | $52,407 | $34,038 | #380 of 1027 |
| Social Sciences | $51,921 | $34,245 | #47 of 87 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,630 | $37,600 | #453 of 660 |
| American Sign Language | $48,295 | $31,576 | #6 of 20 |
| Education | $46,042 | $43,879 | #51 of 71 |
| Biology | $45,268 | $25,726 | #785 of 841 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $39,320 | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $31,048 | — | #241 of 255 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $30,437 | $31,917 | #407 of 423 |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $23,583 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Oregon University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,701 one year after graduating and $52,452 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Oregon University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Western Oregon University ranks #149 by median pay four years after graduation, and #147 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Western Oregon University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,278.
← All data for Western Oregon 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.