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Public Health at Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,365/yr (22% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #124 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	$514K	$513K	$478K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.1x	2.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	40

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$165,664

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$106,144

36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,380

11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,365 at Westminster University come in 22% above the national median of $38,916 for Public Health programs.

The 3.1x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $47,365 far exceeding the $23,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #124 out of 213 programs, Westminster University's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $47,365 to $52,380 over five years (11% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Westminster University

A 69% admission rate makes Westminster University accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 882 in Salt Lake City, UT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $106,144 — 36% less than the list price.

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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 Westminster University's Public Health program score?

This program scores 44/100 — 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 →