Home › Boise State University › Public Health

Public Health at Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,117/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 14.6x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 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	$512K	$512K	$477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.6x	13.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.4x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	56	55	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)

$35,128

Out-of-state: $107,904 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,728

-118% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,117/yr, edging above the $38,916 national average for Public Health — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.6x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

At $19,000 in median debt against $46,117 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #40 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

About Boise State University

Boise State University has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 17,081 students in Boise, ID.

See all programs and financial aid at Boise State University →

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 →

Compare & Explore

Public Health at Other Schools

Other Majors at Boise State University

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at Boise State University?

A score of 55/100 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 $477,138 in decade earnings vs $512,372 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes Boise State University's Public Health program stand out?

Ranked #40 of 213 programs nationally, Boise State University 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 →