Public Health
Master's degree · Southern Illinois University-Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,711Median earnings 4 years after
$70,246Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
1Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale earn a median of $47,849. 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 |
Other programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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$104,017 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$73,283 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,272 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$72,495 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$70,053 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,454 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$69,021 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$68,670 - Civil EngineeringBachelor's degree
$65,269 - MedicineFirst professional degree
$63,528 - Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$62,503 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$62,368 - ArchitectureMaster's degree
$58,938 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$58,719 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$55,633 - Soil SciencesBachelor's degree
$55,076 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$54,694 - LawFirst professional degree
$54,507 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$54,290
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale make?
The median salary is $47,849 and $70,246 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.