Public Health
Health Professions
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,698 | $36,698 to $36,698 | 8 | 88% |
| Associate's Degree | $43,403 | $43,403 to $44,838 | 14 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,023 | $48,303 to $63,656 | 240 | 95% |
| Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $77,605 | $73,712 to $83,008 | 8 | 100% |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | $73,319 | $69,591 to $97,730 | 15 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $77,510 | $68,362 to $88,877 | 226 | 100% |
| Doctoral Degree | $107,408 | $97,631 to $114,583 | 14 | 100% |
| First Professional Degree | $77,992 | $73,749 to $109,806 | 5 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +9% (2023 to 2033), about 179,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $110,680 | +23.2% | 62,100 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,670 | +3% | 33,300 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,650 | +17.3% | 27,400 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,140 | +12.5% | 14,900 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | +8.7% | 9,600 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $78,980 | +4.4% | 8,500 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.