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Public Health at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,255/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 19.9x earnings multiple (9.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #13 of 213 Public Health programs Top 10%

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	$596K	$591K	$533K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.1x	19.9x	18.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.6x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (9.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,936

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,041

50% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $41,255/yr, edging above the $38,916 national average for Public Health — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 19.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $13,936 in median debt against $41,255 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #13 of 213 programs, this Public Health program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

The $41,255-to-$62,041 earnings arc over five years reflects a 50% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About CUNY Lehman College

With a 55% acceptance rate, CUNY Lehman College is moderately selective, enrolling 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at CUNY Lehman College?

At 62/100, CUNY Lehman College's Public Health program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Public Health at CUNY Lehman College?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

What do students actually pay for Public Health at CUNY Lehman College?

The 53% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $29,640. At a net cost of $13,928, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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