Public Health at University of Illinois Chicago
Ranked 29th of 105 bachelor's programs in Public Health by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Health (bachelor's) graduates.
Graduates of University of Illinois Chicago's bachelor's program in Public Health earn a median $42,146 one year after graduating, rising to $61,756 by year five. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $59,300 for this field, ranking 29th of 105 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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