by our College Data Analytics Team
[Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 100 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying public health schools.
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Below are the schools whose public health graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in public health, no school beat The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center this year. Set in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center typically earn about $99,671 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana earned it the #2 place for public health. Located in the town of Butte, Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana is a public institution. Public Health graduates of Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana earn a median of about $99,011 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Utah State University one of the highest-paying schools for public health. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Public Health graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $77,541 a year early in their careers.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania produces some of the highest-paid graduates in public health, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Public Health graduates of West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $71,841 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in public health will find them at Central Michigan University, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Early-career public health graduates from Central Michigan University make a median of around $70,016 per year.
University Of Scranton came in at #6 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career public health graduates from University Of Scranton make a median of around $69,824 per year.
Illinois State University earned the #7 position for public health graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Normal, Illinois State University is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Illinois State University typically earn about $83,534 annually.
Suny At Albany placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Suny At Albany typically earn about $66,859 annually.
Oakland University came in at #9 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $72,819.
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Early-career public health graduates from Colorado State University Fort Collins make a median of around $82,890 per year.
Carroll University came in at #11 for public health graduate earnings this year. Carroll University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waukesha. Public Health graduates of Carroll University earn a median of about $63,762 a year early in their careers.
Shenandoah University came in at #12 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Shenandoah University typically earn about $63,571 annually.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,000.
University Of California Berkeley earned the #14 position for public health graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Early-career public health graduates from University Of California Berkeley make a median of around $81,604 per year.
Tufts University came in at #15 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career public health graduates from Tufts University make a median of around $73,825 per year.
Western Carolina University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. Set in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,893.
Colby Sawyer College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. Colby Sawyer College is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of New London. Public Health graduates of Colby Sawyer College earn a median of about $59,512 a year early in their careers.
North Carolina A And T State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. North Carolina A And T State University is a public school located in the city of Greensboro. Early-career public health graduates from North Carolina A And T State University make a median of around $58,660 per year.
Louisiana State University Shreveport came in at #19 for public health graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a public institution. Early-career public health graduates from Louisiana State University Shreveport make a median of around $58,347 per year.
Johns Hopkins University landed the #20 spot for public health salaries this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career public health graduates from Johns Hopkins University make a median of around $89,081 per year.
University Of Central Oklahoma earned the #21 position for public health graduate earnings this year. University Of Central Oklahoma is a public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Public Health graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of about $68,494 a year early in their careers.
George Washington University landed the #22 spot for public health salaries this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Public Health graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $74,440 a year early in their careers.
Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick typically earn about $73,195 annually.
Delaware State University came in at #24 for public health graduate earnings this year. Delaware State University is a public school located in the city of Dover. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Delaware State University typically earn about $55,503 annually.
Simmons College came in at #25 for public health graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Simmons College typically earn about $70,608 annually.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their public health graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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