Public Health at Regis College

Regis College's public health program sits in an interesting middle ground—it outperforms 77% of similar programs nationally, but lands right at the state median in Massachusetts, where public health grads generally earn more than elsewhere. With first-year earnings of $42,638 and manageable debt of $27,000, graduates face a debt burden of just 63 cents per dollar earned, which is better than most bachelor's programs.

The 18% earnings growth to $50,178 by year four suggests steady career progression, and the debt load won't be overwhelming for most graduates. However, in Massachusetts specifically, this program performs middle-of-the-pack. You're paying similar tuition to UMass-Lowell (which hits the same median) but considerably more than UMass-Amherst, which has lower outcomes. Elite options like Tufts deliver $10,000+ more in earnings, though at presumably higher cost.

The critical caveat: this data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes may vary significantly from these medians. For a student committed to public health and preferring a smaller college environment, the financial picture is reasonable—debt is controllable and earnings are respectable. But if maximizing return on investment is the priority, comparing total cost of attendance against UMass options or targeting higher-earning programs like Simmons makes sense, especially since admission is widely accessible at 89%.