Associate's Degree
Public Health at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina · See Public Health nationally
Strong return
+$112,461 over 10 years
For graduates of Public Health at Western Carolina University.
Graduate earnings clearly outpace the cost and debt — this degree pays back quickly.
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Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$59,893
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$27,000
Median debt as of 2024
$112,461
10-year net gain as of 2024
Public Health at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
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| 1 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $61,477 | — | +2,661% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | Associate's | $62,041 | $13,936 | +1,398% | Strong return |
| 3 | University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $66,251 | $15,454 | +1,293% | Strong return |
| 4 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | Associate's | $99,011 | $26,500 | +1,167% | Strong return |
| 5 | St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL | Associate's | $60,679 | $27,026 | +1,126% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | Associate's | $81,604 | $11,708 | +1,072% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $66,251 | $15,454 | +1,036% | Strong return |
| 8 | Utah State University Logan, UT | Associate's | $77,541 | — | +989% | Strong return |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Associate's | $89,081 | $12,750 | +943% | Strong return |
| 10 | Indiana University-South Bend South Bend, IN | Associate's | $61,468 | — | +852% | Strong return |
Other majors at Western Carolina University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $93,802 | $27,000 | +1,238% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $120,469 | $36,847 | +1,032% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's | $85,272 | $26,000 | +1,015% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $77,089 | $22,300 | +823% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,955 | $17,500 | +747% | Strong return |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $77,275 | $69,085 | +523% | Strong return |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's | $66,644 | $25,250 | +504% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $81,402 | $28,117 | +473% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.