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Public Health at Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $43,093/yr (11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 6.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #82 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	$549K	$546K	$501K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.2x	6.2x	5.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	50	50	46

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$88,328

Out-of-state: $149,848 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$116,876

-32% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,494

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $43,093 at Temple University come in 11% above the national median of $38,916 for Public Health programs.

A 6.2x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

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 $27,000 against $43,093/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #82 ranking among 213 Public Health programs places Temple University in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 31% earnings increase from $43,093 to $56,494 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Temple University

Temple University accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 21,249 students enrolled in Philadelphia, PA.

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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 Temple University?

At 50/100, Temple University'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 Temple University?

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 →