Public Health
Master's degree · SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University · Brooklyn, NY
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University earn a median of $74,881 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,751 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,518–$113,501). Median debt is $28,187, about 38% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Public Health (Master's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York | $74,028 | $29,631 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $71,704 | $72,167 |
| Monroe University Bronx | $67,109 | $36,439 |
| New York University New York | $66,652 | — |
| Hofstra University Hempstead | $64,443 | $49,435 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $64,289 | $41,170 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $62,952 | $17,310 |
| University at Albany Albany | $60,321 | $32,643 |
| Bank Street College of Education New York | $55,473 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $55,095 | $40,798 |
| Daemen University Amherst | $48,955 | — |
| Upstate Medical University Syracuse | $42,681 | — |
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$91,809
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University make?
The median salary is $74,881 one year after graduation and $91,782 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,187.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.