Public Health

Graduate certificate · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

CIP 51.22

$74,444Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$99,797Median earnings 4 years after
$95,295Median earnings 5 years after
$66,000Median federal debt
345Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the graduate certificate program in Public Health at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $74,444 one year after completing the program. Nationally, graduate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $88,684 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,417–$122,134). Median debt is $66,000, about 89% of first-year earnings.

Public Health (Graduate certificate) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University at Albany
Albany
$49,703$28,298

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $74,444 one year after graduation and $95,295 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $66,000.

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