Public Health master's degree programs in Illinois
Compare 10 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Illinois
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Loyola University ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$95,8082University of Illinois ChicagoChicago · Debt not reported$89,4023Northwestern UniversityEvanston · Debt not reported$82,2024Benedictine UniversityLisle · Debt not reported$79,5335University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign · Debt not reported$78,8906Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb · Debt not reported$74,9897University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Debt not reported$71,1428Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale · Debt not reported$70,7119DePaul UniversityChicago · Debt not reported$64,20710Elmhurst UniversityElmhurst · Debt not reported$58,467
CAREER CONTEXT IN IL
What related occupations pay in Illinois
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
25-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $92,860
- Middle 50% wage range
- $63,170–$132,950
- State employment
- 7,740
- Projected growth
- +17.9%
- Annual openings
- 24,900
11-9111Medical and Health Services Managers
- State median wage
- $117,850
- Middle 50% wage range
- $94,530–$164,440
- State employment
- 22,460
- Projected growth
- +24.2%
- Annual openings
- 62,300
21-1091Health Education Specialists
- State median wage
- $60,120
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,670–$77,100
- State employment
- 1,010
- Projected growth
- +5.6%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
21-1094Community Health Workers
- State median wage
- $49,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,620–$58,800
- State employment
- 2,040
- Projected growth
- +12.7%
- Annual openings
- 7,000
19-5011Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- State median wage
- $98,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $79,190–$117,010
- State employment
- 2,900
- Projected growth
- +18.5%
- Annual openings
- 17,100
19-5012Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- State median wage
- $65,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $59,240–$88,870
- State employment
- 1,790
- Projected growth
- +19.4%
- Annual openings
- 3,800
19-2012Physicists
- State median wage
- $137,140
- Middle 50% wage range
- $82,110–$175,510
- State employment
- 1,590
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 1,300
19-1041Epidemiologists
- State median wage
- $102,720
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,580–$106,230
- State employment
- 240
- Projected growth
- +18.7%
- Annual openings
- 800
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Illinois; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago | $95,808 | Not available |
| 2 | University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago | $89,402 | Not available |
| 3 | Northwestern University | Evanston | $82,202 | Not available |
| 4 | Benedictine University | Lisle | $79,533 | Not available |
| 5 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Champaign | $78,890 | Not available |
| 6 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb | $74,989 | Not available |
| 7 | University of Illinois Springfield | Springfield | $71,142 | Not available |
| 8 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale | Carbondale | $70,711 | Not available |
| 9 | DePaul University | Chicago | $64,207 | Not available |
| 10 | Elmhurst University | Elmhurst | $58,467 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Public Health in Illinois
What do Public Health master's degree graduates earn in Illinois?
Across 10 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $74,989 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Illinois colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Loyola University Chicago has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.