Public Health at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Master's Degree · about 59 graduates a year
University of Wisconsin-Madison graduates in public health earn 12% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Wisconsin-Madison 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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| 29 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $95,642 | $87,028 | #56 | $58,611 |
| 30 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $94,566 | $90,007 | #46 | $74,028 |
| 31 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $93,116 | $96,644 | #26 | $68,961 |
| 32 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $92,640 | $96,396 | #27 | $60,435 |
| 33 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $92,611 | $85,182 | #63 | $70,125 |
| 34 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $92,611 | $85,182 | #64 | $70,125 |
| 35 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $92,573 | $81,118 | #83 | $69,429 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | — | $169,322 | — |
Other Majors at University of Wisconsin-Madison by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Wisconsin-Madison public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,435 one year after graduating and $92,640 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Wisconsin-Madison rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of Wisconsin-Madison ranks #32 by median pay four years after graduation, and #27 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of Wisconsin-Madison worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $38,500.
← All data for University of Wisconsin-Madison · 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.