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Public Health at Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,128/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)

ROI 26.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #109 of 213 Public Health programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Health graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$488K	$488K	$461K
Earnings Multiple	26.2x	26.2x	24.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$18,624

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$28,524

-53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,043

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,368

47% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $30,128/yr fall 23% below the $38,916 national median for Public Health. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 26.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $13,043 in median debt against $30,128 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #109 out of 213 programs, Brigham Young University-Idaho's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,128 to $44,368 shows 47% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Brigham Young University-Idaho

Brigham Young University-Idaho has a 97% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 42,090 students in Rexburg, ID.

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Top Career Paths

Physicists $166,290/yr

Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Brigham Young University-Idaho's Public Health program score?

This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Public Health. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Public Health to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Public Health careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Public Health earnings lower at Brigham Young University-Idaho?

Lower starting pay at Brigham Young University-Idaho may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →