Public Health at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Master's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in public health earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 34% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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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| 118 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $76,210 | $83,251 | #73 | $55,445 |
| 119 | Rollins College Winter Park, FL | $76,051 | $80,947 | #85 | $49,374 |
| 120 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | $75,977 | $78,068 | #106 | $57,296 |
| 121 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $75,873 | $82,883 | #75 | $52,391 |
| 122 | Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | $75,793 | $66,517 | #171 | $58,384 |
| 123 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $75,127 | $71,505 | #150 | $62,952 |
| 124 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $74,989 | $73,676 | #134 | — |
Other Majors at University of Memphis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $115,610 | $98,692 | #299 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $113,843 | $83,471 | #205 of 861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $96,546 | $86,810 | #67 of 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $95,794 | $66,578 | #161 of 349 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $94,722 | $59,100 | #81 of 211 |
| Education | $71,521 | $63,655 | #54 of 214 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $68,417 | $50,174 | #5 of 33 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $66,928 | $58,046 | #119 of 243 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $66,104 | $38,915 | #39 of 165 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $65,320 | $55,105 | #22 of 34 |
| Social Work | $61,683 | $47,507 | #159 of 279 |
| Music | $57,099 | $47,417 | #14 of 98 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $56,248 | $49,673 | #153 of 190 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,734 | $45,618 | #267 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,391 one year after graduating and $75,873 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Memphis ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #75 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,062.
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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.