Is the cost of this degree worth the salary it leads to?
After graduation, public health graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $63,084, while the bottom 20% make closer to $26,131. The median grad salary is $40,601.
Public Health graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in public health is $35,041, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $36,829.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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