Public Health at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC · Bachelor's Degree · about 435 graduates a year
University of South Carolina-Columbia graduates in public health earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of South Carolina-Columbia 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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| 96 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $58,974 | $55,893 | #124 | $47,365 |
| 97 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $58,860 | $59,207 | #88 | $36,762 |
| 98 | The University of Tampa Tampa, FL | $58,777 | $62,561 | #71 | $34,416 |
| 99 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $58,715 | $65,106 | #58 | $31,756 |
| 100 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $58,610 | $55,785 | #125 | $39,451 |
| 101 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $58,603 | $57,577 | #109 | $41,585 |
| 102 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $58,520 | $53,903 | #140 | $45,910 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of South Carolina-Columbia
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,845 | $70,866 | $54,811 |
| Doctoral Degree | $105,588 | — | — |
Other Majors at University of South Carolina-Columbia by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of South Carolina-Columbia public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,756 one year after graduating and $58,715 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of South Carolina-Columbia rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of South Carolina-Columbia ranks #99 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of South Carolina-Columbia worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.