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Public Health at Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,724/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 23.5x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #36 of 213 Public Health programs Top 25%

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	$579K	$575K	$521K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.7x	23.5x	21.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.7x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	57	56	56

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,472

Out-of-state: $100,648 (5.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$41,276

-69% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,500

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,743

62% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Florida Gulf Coast University's Public Health program produces graduates earning $35,724/yr — within striking distance of the $38,916 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Health programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Health's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $17,500 in median debt clears quickly against $35,724 in annual earnings.

At #36 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $57,743 show a 62% jump from the $35,724 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Florida Gulf Coast University

A 77% acceptance rate means Florida Gulf Coast University is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 13,809 students in Fort Myers, FL.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at Florida Gulf Coast University?

A score of 56/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Public Health field.

Will AI replace Public Health careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $521,296 in decade earnings vs $578,792 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Florida Gulf Coast University's Public Health program stand out?

Ranked #36 of 213 programs nationally, Florida Gulf Coast University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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