Public Health at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 95 graduates a year
American Public University System graduates in public health earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 52% of one year’s pay at that point.
How American Public University System 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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| 90 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $59,639 | $56,968 | #115 | $36,520 |
| 91 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC | $59,566 | $63,923 | #63 | $35,628 |
| 92 | University of St Thomas Saint Paul, MN | $59,389 | $56,729 | #118 | $38,475 |
| 93 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $59,240 | $70,084 | #28 | $47,100 |
| 94 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | $59,200 | $63,011 | #68 | $51,565 |
| 95 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $59,163 | $66,990 | #39 | $36,957 |
| 96 | Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | $58,974 | $55,893 | #124 | $47,365 |
Other Public Health Credentials at American Public University System
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $36,794 | $39,409 | $23,990 |
| Master's Degree | $77,809 | $79,601 | $46,258 |
Other Majors at American Public University System by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do American Public University System public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,100 one year after graduating and $59,240 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does American Public University System rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, American Public University System ranks #93 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at American Public University System worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,640.
← All data for American Public University System · 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.