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Public Health at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,566/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #46 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	$528K	$527K	$488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.1x	12.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,068

Out-of-state: $112,836 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,532

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,602

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,941

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $40,566 track close to the $38,916 national median for Public Health programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Public Health programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Health's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,602 represents roughly 6 months of the $40,566 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #46 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $40,566 to $52,941 over five years — a 31% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus has a 78% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,686 students in Denver, CO.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus?

A score of 54/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Public Health field.

Will AI replace Public Health careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $487,565 in decade earnings vs $528,056 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus's Public Health program stand out?

Ranked #46 of 213 programs nationally, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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