Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $35,701 track close to the $38,916 national median for Public Health programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 11.6x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $21,278 debt-to-$35,701 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #111 out of 213 programs, Western Oregon University's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,701 to $49,490 shows 39% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.