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Public Health at Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,761/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #133 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	$441K	$444K	$430K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.0x	13.1x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.7x	4.7x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,912

Out-of-state: $94,836 (4.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,724

-88% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,400

8.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $34,761/yr, Public Health graduates from Georgia State University land near the $38,916 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x 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 3% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $23,400 represents roughly 8 months of the $34,761 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #133 of 213 Public Health programs, Georgia State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Georgia State University

Georgia State University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 27,109 students in Atlanta, GA. With 50% 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 Georgia State University?

A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Public Health. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $429,851 in decade earnings vs $441,250 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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