Public Health at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
44 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
45
Optimistic
44
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,637/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI 5.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #116 of 213 Public Health programs

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 $491K $491K $463K
Earnings Multiple 5.1x 5.1x 4.8x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 45 44 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$96,544
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$137,756
-43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$50,465
14.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,017
13% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's Public Health graduates start at $42,637/yr — above the $38,916 national average, though not by a wide margin.

At 5.1x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $50,465 debt load exceeds a year of the $42,637 starting salary, suggesting a multi-year repayment window before graduates break even financially.

At #116 out of 213 programs, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $42,637 to $48,017 over five years (13% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

A 97% acceptance rate means Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 17,370 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 58% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale's Public Health program score?
This program scores 44/100 — on the lower end for Public Health. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale Public Health graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.2x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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 →