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Public Health at University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,319/yr (-4% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #180 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	$457K	$459K	$441K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	38	37

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$142,640

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,992

43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$31,000

10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,319 track close to the $38,916 national median for Public Health programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $31,000 debt-to-$37,319 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #180 out of 213 programs, University of the Incarnate Word's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of the Incarnate Word

University of the Incarnate Word has a 93% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,545 students in San Antonio, TX. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. The average net cost of $81,992 over four years represents a 43% discount from published tuition.

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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 University of the Incarnate Word's Public Health program score?

This program scores 38/100 — 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.

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