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Public Health at Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,540/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 3.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #102 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	$886K	$869K	$725K
Earnings Multiple	3.5x	3.4x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	46	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$253,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$72,644

71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,750

4.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$89,081

144% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $36,540 track close to the $38,916 national median for Public Health programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 3.4x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $12,750 in median debt against $36,540 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #102 out of 213 programs, Johns Hopkins University's Public Health offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $36,540 to $89,081 over five years (144% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University admits 8% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, enrolling 5,617 students in Baltimore, MD. The average net cost of $72,644 over four years represents a 71% discount from published tuition.

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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 Johns Hopkins University's Public Health program score?

This program scores 46/100 — 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.

How affordable is Public Health at Johns Hopkins University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $253,360, but the average net cost is $72,644 — a 71% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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