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Public Health at Georgetown University

Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $50,415/yr (30% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 2.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #95 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	$539K	$537K	$495K
Earnings Multiple	2.1x	2.1x	1.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$260,324

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$157,732

39% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,000

2.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $50,415 put Georgetown University's Public Health program 30% above the national median of $38,916 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

The financial case is thin at 2.1x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $50,415 far exceeding the $12,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #95 of 213 Public Health programs, Georgetown University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Georgetown University

Georgetown University's 13% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, with a mid-sized student body of 7,462 in Washington, DC. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,732 over four years — 39% 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

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at Georgetown University?

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Public Health. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $495,036 in decade earnings vs $539,293 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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