Public Health at Nazareth University

Rochester, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
46 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
46
Optimistic
46
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings $46,442/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk High (48% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI 3.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #103 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 $514K $513K $478K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.1x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 46 46 42

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$163,520
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$122,084
25% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $46,442 per year, Public Health graduates from Nazareth University earn slightly above the $38,916 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 3.1x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$46,442 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #103 out of 213 programs, Nazareth University's Public Health offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Nazareth University

With 80% of applicants admitted, Nazareth University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 1,891 students in Rochester, NY.

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