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Public Health at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

Zanesville, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,883/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 18.7x earnings multiple (12.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #81 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	$461K	$462K	$443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.6x	18.7x	17.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.6x	12.6x	12.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	51	50	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (12.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$23,884

3% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,875

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Public Health program produces graduates earning $37,883/yr — within striking distance of the $38,916 national average for this field.

With a 18.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,875 against $37,883/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #81 ranking among 213 Public Health programs places Ohio University-Zanesville Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Ohio University-Zanesville Campus

a smaller institution with 526 students in Zanesville, OH.

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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

View all 13 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 50/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

At 50/100, Ohio University-Zanesville Campus's Public Health program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Public Health at Ohio University-Zanesville Campus?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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