Public Health at George Washington University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
47 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
48
Optimistic
47
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $44,809/yr (15% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI 2.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #94 of 213 Public Health programs Top 50%

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 $686K $678K $593K
Earnings Multiple 2.6x 2.6x 2.3x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 47 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$259,960
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$149,816
42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
6.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$74,440
66% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $44,809 per year, Public Health graduates from George Washington University earn slightly above the $38,916 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

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 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$44,809 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #94 out of 213 programs, George Washington University's Public Health offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $44,809 to $74,440 over five years (66% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About George Washington University

George Washington University accepts 44% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 10,848 students in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $149,816 over four years — 42% 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does George Washington University's Public Health program score?
This program scores 47/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →