Public Health

Bachelor's degree · Illinois State University · Normal, IL

CIP 51.22

$59,207Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,790Median earnings 4 years after
$83,534Median earnings 5 years after
$20,009Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at Illinois State University earn a median of $59,207 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 $20,009, about 34% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
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
Governors State University
University Park
$36,537$17,928
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 Illinois State University make?

The median salary is $59,207 one year after graduation and $83,534 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,009.

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