General
Community And Public Health
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Community And Public Health.
Entry Level Salary
$41,175
Median Salary
$78,783
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
28.6%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $3,151,320
Entry (Early)
$41,175
Median (Prime)
$78,783
High (Prime)
$82,350
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
-84k
+236k
+264k
$25k / yr
-174k
+146k
+174k
$50k / yr
-264k
+56k
+84k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
Never
27
27
$25k / yr
Never
34
33
$50k / yr
Never
47
43
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
0%
∞
∞
$25k / yr
-160%
134%
160%
$50k / yr
-122%
26%
39%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
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Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate38.7%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Management occupations
5.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$50,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,100|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%
Registered nurses
4.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$61,942
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,029|$97,550
openings
180,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Medical and health services managers
2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$47,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$80,000|$123,860
openings
62,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +24.2%
Physicians
2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$63,239
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$121,455|$271,090
openings
20,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.6%
Elementary and middle school teachers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$44,026
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$48,428|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%
Office and administrative support occupations
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$49,796
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$50,000|$47,450
openings
1,727,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -4%
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$46,500
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$52,498|$58,300
openings
249,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.3%
Life scientists
1.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$56,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,000|$96,310
openings
27,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.4%
Management analysts
1.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,885
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$84,575|$101,860
openings
94,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.1%
Customer service representatives
1.6% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$34,757
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$41,175|$44,770
openings
289,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): -5.3%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| public health. | Undergrad Certificate | 32 | $36,698 - $36,698 |
| public health. | Associate's Degree | 54 | $35,540 - $50,630 |
| public health. | Bachelor's Degree | 348 | $36,436 - $101,771 |
| public health. | Post-bacc Certificate | 18 | $64,264 - $83,042 |
| public health. | Master's Degree | 328 | $38,983 - $166,705 |
| public health. | Doctoral Degree | 95 | $63,759 - $169,322 |
| public health. | First Professional Degree | 8 | $73,749 - $116,416 |
| public health. | Graduate Certificate | 71 | $55,423 - $140,663 |