Public Health at Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
56 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
56
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,152/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI 12.9x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)
Ranked #33 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 $540K $538K $496K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.9x 12.9x 11.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.0x 4.0x 3.7x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 56 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,796
Out-of-state: $134,868 (4.0x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$45,632
-9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,112
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,049
31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,152 per year, Public Health graduates from Indiana University-Indianapolis earn slightly above the $38,916 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.9x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $20,112 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #33 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $42,152 to $55,049 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Indiana University-Indianapolis

With 81% of applicants admitted, Indiana University-Indianapolis prioritizes broad access, serving 16,582 students in Indianapolis, IN.

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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 Indiana University-Indianapolis?
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 $495,664 in decade earnings vs $540,240 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Indiana University-Indianapolis's Public Health program stand out?
Ranked #33 of 213 programs nationally, Indiana University-Indianapolis 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 →