Public Health

Bachelor's degree · Governors State University · University Park, IL

CIP 51.22

$36,537Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,027Median earnings 4 years after
$47,418Median earnings 5 years after
$17,928Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at Governors State University earn a median of $36,537 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,981–$79,154). Median debt is $17,928, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other Illinois schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Illinois State University
Normal
$59,207$20,009
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago
$41,585$20,500
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
$40,564$19,728
Northwestern University
Evanston
$39,956$14,684
Rasmussen University-Illinois
Rockford
$35,433$25,607
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville
$35,023$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from Governors State University make?

The median salary is $36,537 one year after graduation and $47,418 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $17,928.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.