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Public Health at Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,032/yr (-13% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (5.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #121 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	$577K	$573K	$520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	9.8x	9.7x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.0x	5.9x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,064

Out-of-state: $96,504 (5.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,636

4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,000

8.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,721

67% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,032/yr, roughly in line with the $38,916 national median for Public Health. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

A 9.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $25,000 against $34,032/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #121 ranking among 213 Public Health programs places Montclair State University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,032-to-$56,721 earnings arc over five years reflects a 67% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Montclair State University

Montclair State University accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, enrolling 17,677 students in Montclair, NJ. With 44% 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 does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at Montclair State University?

At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Public Health programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Public Health at Montclair State University?

The 48% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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