Program Analysis
Graduates earn $39,159/yr, roughly in line with the $38,916 national median for Public Health. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.3x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $39,159 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #48 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $39,159 to $48,967 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.