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Public Health at California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,880/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 22.1x earnings multiple (8.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #44 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	$626K	$621K	$553K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.3x	22.1x	19.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	54	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,032

Out-of-state: $75,552 (8.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,724

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,200

4.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$61,686

88% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,880 place California State University-Long Beach below the $38,916 national median for Public Health — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.1x 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 12% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $32,880 far exceeding the $13,200 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #44 of 213 nationally, this is a top-5% Public Health program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $61,686 show a 88% jump from the $32,880 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About California State University-Long Beach

A 47% admission rate makes California State University-Long Beach accessible to a wide range of qualified students, one of the larger campuses at 34,131 students in Long Beach, CA. With 49% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 California State University-Long Beach?

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 $553,002 in decade earnings vs $626,481 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes California State University-Long Beach's Public Health program stand out?

Ranked #44 of 213 programs nationally, California State University-Long Beach lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Can you still earn well with Public Health from California State University-Long Beach?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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