Public Health at East Carolina University
Greenville, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
53
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,628/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI
18.6x earnings multiple (5.8x 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 | $551K | $548K | $503K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.7x | 18.6x | 17.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.8x | 5.8x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 53 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,444
Out-of-state: $94,552 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
8.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,333
53% growth from Year 1
About East Carolina University
East Carolina University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 19,857 students in Greenville, NC.
See all programs and financial aid at East Carolina University →Top Career Paths
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$166,290/yr
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$117,960/yr
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$105,620/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at East Carolina University?
A score of 53/100 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 $502,832 in decade earnings vs $551,021 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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