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Public Health at Montana Technological University

Butte, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $74,771/yr (92% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 24.3x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 213 Public Health programs Top 1%

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	$795K	$782K	$665K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.7x	24.3x	20.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.0x	7.9x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	80	80	76

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,200

Out-of-state: $98,920 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,960

-102% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

4.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$99,011

32% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of Montana Technological University's Public Health program earn $74,771/yr in their first year — 92% above the $38,916 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 24.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $26,500 in median debt against $74,771 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #1 ranking out of 213 programs puts Montana Technological University in the top 1% for Public Health. By our composite measure, very few programs deliver stronger results.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $74,771 to $99,011 shows 32% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Montana Technological University

Montana Technological University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,428 students in Butte, MT.

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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 Montana Technological University's Public Health program score?

A score of 80/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Montana Technological University's Public Health graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

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.

Why does Montana Technological University rank so high for Public Health?

The #1 ranking out of 213 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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