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Public Health at Carroll College

Helena, MT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,831/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #206 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	$417K	$420K	$413K
Earnings Multiple	2.6x	2.6x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	32

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$161,408

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$99,368

38% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,250

9.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $30,831 per year, Public Health graduates from Carroll College earn below the $38,916 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 2.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$30,831 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #206 out of 213 programs, Carroll College's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Carroll College

With 73% of applicants admitted, Carroll College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,052 students in Helena, MT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $99,368 — 38% less than the list price.

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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

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Carroll College's Public Health program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 Carroll College?

Lower starting pay at Carroll College 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 →