Public Health at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$44,528
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$44,528
Public Health
National Average
$42,499
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
16
Completers (IPEDS)
435
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$27,000
Median Debt
0.61
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$225/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$44,528
Median Earnings
Public Health at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | $99,671 | — |
| Montana Technological University | $82,190 | $26,500 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $77,335 | $12,750 |
| Illinois State University | $76,175 | $20,009 |
| University of California-Berkeley | $67,892 | $11,708 |
| Simmons University | $65,418 | $27,000 |
| Colorado State University-Fort Collins | $64,493 | — |
| Tufts University | $63,446 | $18,250 |
| University of Scranton | $62,631 | — |
| University of Southern California | $62,308 | $15,000 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.