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Public Health at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,852/yr (-0% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 13.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 213 Public Health programs Top 25%

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	$558K	$555K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.6x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	52

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,936

Out-of-state: $103,016 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$65,512

-60% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,700

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,343

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $38,852/yr, roughly in line with the $38,916 national median for Public Health. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 13.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,700 against $38,852/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranks #50 among 213 Public Health programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 45% earnings increase from $38,852 to $56,343 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Oklahoma State University-Main Campus accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving a student body of 20,814 in Stillwater, OK.

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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

What does a 54/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?

At 54/100, Oklahoma State University-Main 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 Oklahoma State University-Main 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.

Is Oklahoma State University-Main Campus one of the best schools for Public Health?

Among 213 Public Health programs, Oklahoma State University-Main Campus's #50 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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