Public Health at Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 33 graduates a year
Central Washington University graduates in public health earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Central Washington 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 |
| … | |||||
| 65 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #69 | $40,682 |
| 66 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $62,633 | $63,002 | #70 | $40,682 |
| 67 | Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO | $62,455 | $66,965 | #40 | — |
| 68 | Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | $62,435 | $57,427 | #111 | $42,137 |
| 69 | Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA | $62,386 | $64,582 | #60 | $34,113 |
| 70 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $62,153 | $66,327 | #43 | $37,883 |
| 71 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $62,153 | $66,327 | #44 | $37,883 |
Other Majors at Central Washington University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Central Washington University public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $42,137 one year after graduating and $62,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Central Washington University rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, Central Washington University ranks #68 by median pay four years after graduation, and #111 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at Central Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,326.
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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.