by our College Data Analytics Team
[Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools to find where public health graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose public health graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center, our #1 for public health graduate salaries in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Houston, The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center is a public institution. Early-career public health graduates from The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center make a median of around $99,671 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Central Oklahoma one of the highest-paying schools for public health. University Of Central Oklahoma is a public school located in the suburb of Edmond. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,494.
A rank of #3 makes Texas Southern University one of the highest-paying schools for public health. Set in the city of Houston, Texas Southern University is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Texas Southern University typically earn about $54,775 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in public health will find them at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #4. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career public health graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $67,931 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Northern Arizona University earned it the #5 place for public health. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Northern Arizona University typically earn about $58,640 annually.
University Of Arizona came in at #6 for public health graduate earnings this year. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,292.
Northeastern State University earned the #7 position for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Tahlequah, Northeastern State University is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,150.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Stillwater. Early-career public health graduates from Oklahoma State University Main Campus make a median of around $56,343 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce came in at #9 for public health graduate earnings this year. Texas A And M University Commerce is a public school located in the town of Commerce. Public Health graduates of Texas A And M University Commerce earn a median of about $44,621 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #10 spot for public health salaries this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career public health graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $60,870 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #11 position for public health graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,371.
Arizona State University landed the #12 spot for public health salaries this year. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Public Health graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $41,061 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University Skysong earned the #13 position for public health graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Early-career public health graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $41,061 per year.
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #14 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Public Health graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $39,584 a year early in their careers.
University Of The Incarnate Word ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit institution. Public Health graduates of University Of The Incarnate Word earn a median of about $37,319 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #16 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,043.
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. Early-career public health graduates from New Mexico State University Main Campus make a median of around $46,471 per year.
University Of Houston Downtown landed the #18 spot for public health salaries this year. University Of Houston Downtown is a public school located in the city of Houston. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,119.
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. Early-career public health graduates from The University Of Texas At El Paso make a median of around $39,473 per year.
South University Austin came in at #20 for public health graduate earnings this year. South University Austin is a private for-profit school located in the city of Round Rock. After graduating, public health degree recipients from South University Austin typically earn about $34,789 annually.
Sam Houston State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying public health schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. After graduating, public health degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $34,019 annually.
Austin College came in at #22 for public health graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Sherman, Austin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career public health graduates from Austin College make a median of around $27,514 per year.
Baylor University came in at #23 for public health graduate earnings this year. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Public Health graduates of Baylor University earn a median of about $23,096 a year early in their careers.
New Mexico State University Dona Ana placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for public health. Located in the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Dona Ana is a public institution. Students who complete the public health program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,674.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries public health graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 24 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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