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Public Health at Truman State University

Kirksville, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,911/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #192 of 213 Public Health programs

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	$417K	$420K	$414K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.0x	11.1x	10.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.8x	5.9x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	37	36	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,880

Out-of-state: $71,480 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,120

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,031

8.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $30,911 per year, Public Health graduates from Truman State University earn below the $38,916 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 11.1x 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 1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,031 debt-to-$30,911 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #192 out of 213 programs, Truman State University's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Truman State University

With 80% of applicants admitted, Truman State University prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,666 students in Kirksville, MO.

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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 Truman State University's Public Health program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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.

Why are Public Health earnings lower at Truman State University?

Lower starting pay at Truman State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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