Public Health at Drexel University

Drexel's Public Health bachelor's produces first-year earnings that exactly match Pennsylvania's median for the program at $39,072, while carrying the same typical debt load of $27,000. That 0.69 debt-to-earnings ratio is actually quite favorable—graduates earn about 45% more than they owe, suggesting most will be able to manage repayment without major financial strain. At the 60th percentile within Pennsylvania, this program sits in the middle tier, performing reasonably but trailing notable competitors like Temple and Franklin & Marshall by roughly $4,000 annually.

The real caution here is the sample size: fewer than 30 graduates reported data, which means these figures could shift substantially with more information. What we can say is that the current numbers show neither exceptional value nor red flags. The debt is moderate, the earnings slightly above the national average, and the ratio between them workable.

For an anxious parent, this translates to a program that appears serviceable if your child is committed to public health specifically. However, given Drexel's 78% admission rate and the availability of stronger-performing in-state options at similar or lower costs, it's worth comparing total attendance costs carefully. Temple, for instance, delivers $4,000 more in first-year earnings—money that compounds significantly over a career—and likely at a lower sticker price for Pennsylvania residents.