Public Health at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA · Master's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Thomas Jefferson University graduates in public health earn 9% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Thomas Jefferson University Compares for Public Health
All 201 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
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| 46 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $90,435 | $91,973 | #40 | $65,496 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $90,383 | $91,920 | #41 | $61,758 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $90,383 | $91,920 | #42 | $61,758 |
| 49 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $90,156 | $91,689 | #43 | $61,081 |
| 50 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #88 | $65,049 |
| 51 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus Waterbury, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #89 | $65,049 |
| 52 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $89,596 | $80,665 | #90 | $65,049 |
Other Majors at Thomas Jefferson University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $133,096 | $122,907 | #67 of 216 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $119,929 | $117,607 | #231 of 432 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $98,597 | $79,707 | #65 of 211 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $92,407 | $75,754 | #461 of 861 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $77,121 | $66,756 | #56 of 211 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $76,575 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | $66,707 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $56,450 | $49,692 | #248 of 322 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $54,574 | — | #165 of 204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Thomas Jefferson University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,081 one year after graduating and $90,156 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Thomas Jefferson University rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Thomas Jefferson University ranks #49 by median pay four years after graduation, and #43 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Thomas Jefferson University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% more than the national median for public health ($82,751).
← All data for Thomas Jefferson 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.