Public Health at California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
Base Case
55
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)
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)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,200
4.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,686
88% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Long Beach →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
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.
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