Public Health at Allegheny College
Meadville, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Allegheny College graduates in public health earn 10% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Allegheny College 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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| 43 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell, MA | $65,429 | $57,617 | #108 | $43,046 |
| 44 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $65,358 | $59,514 | #87 | $37,025 |
| 45 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $64,888 | $76,766 | #14 | $37,256 |
| 46 | Allegheny College Meadville, PA | $64,595 | $65,694 | #54 | $32,328 |
| 47 | Simmons University Boston, MA | $64,514 | $56,811 | #117 | $45,331 |
| 48 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $64,456 | $61,349 | #80 | — |
| 49 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $64,454 | $56,570 | #119 | — |
Other Majors at Allegheny College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $86,069 | $58,811 | #271 of 349 |
| Economics | $79,018 | $51,722 | #190 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $60,241 | $30,834 | #316 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,989 | $35,620 | #335 of 841 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,366 | $31,994 | #323 of 660 |
| History | $53,454 | $20,713 | #170 of 459 |
| English Language and Literature | $51,381 | — | #204 of 576 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,265 | $30,552 | #176 of 265 |
| Psychology | $48,890 | $35,218 | #610 of 1027 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $36,178 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | $24,303 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $21,822 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Allegheny College public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,328 one year after graduating and $64,595 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Allegheny College rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Allegheny College ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #54 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Allegheny College worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.