Public Health
Master's degree · Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,989Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
44Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at Northern Illinois University earn a median of $74,989. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,751 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,518–$113,501).
Public Health (Master's degree) at other Illinois schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain University-Illinois Addison | $68,487 | $24,025 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago | $67,936 | $45,712 |
| Loyola University Chicago Chicago | $66,981 | $55,713 |
| Northwestern University Evanston | $66,859 | — |
| Benedictine University Lisle | $64,930 | $67,599 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign | $57,236 | $35,500 |
| DePaul University Chicago | $56,814 | $46,944 |
| University of Illinois Springfield Springfield | $54,701 | $27,620 |
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$85,140 - Engineering-Related FieldsMaster's degree
$81,686 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$77,257 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$75,557 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$74,442 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$74,259 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$72,505 - Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree
$72,112 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$71,477 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$70,654 - Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's degree
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$63,264 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$62,849 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$62,117
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Northern Illinois University make?
The median salary is $74,989.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.