Public Health at University of Missouri-Columbia

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: Columbia, MO•In-State Tuition: $14,130•Out-of-State Tuition: $34,338•Admission Rate: 77%•Avg SAT: 1247
Median Earnings (1yr)
$60,870
24th percentile (60th in MO)
Sample Size
26
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Missouri-Columbia graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Missouri-Columbia graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 24th percentile of all public health grad-cert programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Missouri

Public Health grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Missouri (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Missouri-Columbia$60,870$62,153——
National Median$69,591———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Missouri-Columbia, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.