Public Health

Bachelor's degree · Portland State University · Portland, OR

CIP 51.22

$36,762Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,860Median earnings 4 years after
$54,207Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at Portland State University earn a median of $36,762 one year after completing the program. 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 $21,500, about 58% of first-year earnings.

Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other Oregon schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Bend
$40,682$21,500
Oregon State University
Corvallis
$40,682$21,500
Western Oregon University
Monmouth
$35,701$21,278
Pacific University
Forest Grove
$30,412$25,250

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from Portland State University make?

The median salary is $36,762 one year after graduation and $54,207 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

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