The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for an epidemiology degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 9,239 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

10% above average compared to other degrees

$ 25,314 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

26% above average compared to other degrees

$ 37,079 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

15% above average compared to other degrees

What do epidemiology graduates earn?

Epidemiology students make an average of $53,948 per year after graduation. This is 19% below average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

17% of epidemiology graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is low compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 53,948 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Bottom 19% of degrees

17%
% of people underpaid in 2019

17% below average compared to other degrees

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