Public Health
Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$61,698Median earnings 4 years after
$59,893Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
10Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at Western Carolina University earn a median of $44,627. 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 $27,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.
Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $58,660 | — |
| Duke University Durham | $45,921 | $12,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $42,239 | $24,966 |
| Elon University Elon | $42,088 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $38,198 | $31,000 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington | $36,458 | $21,458 |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte | $36,307 | $27,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $35,628 | $25,000 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $34,148 | $19,000 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $27,913 | $21,500 |
Other programs at Western Carolina University
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$106,628 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianMaster's degree
$87,408 - Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesMaster's degree
$79,115 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$73,460 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsDoctoral degree
$72,019 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,067 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$68,774 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$67,003 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$66,432 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$64,148 - Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianBachelor's degree
$63,401 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$62,244 - Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree
$59,947 - Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralBachelor's degree
$59,813 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$59,078 - Public AdministrationBachelor's degree
$56,445 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$54,682 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$53,673 - Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$53,398 - Public AdministrationMaster's degree
$52,126
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from Western Carolina University make?
The median salary is $44,627 and $59,893 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.