Public Health at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
54
Optimistic
54
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$36,226/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI
12.8x earnings multiple (4.3x 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 | $664K | $657K | $578K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.9x | 12.8x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.3x | 4.3x | 3.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 54 | 54 | 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)
$51,436
Out-of-state: $153,460 (4.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,260
5.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$67,625
87% growth from Year 1
About Ohio State University-Main Campus
Ohio State University-Main Campus's 51% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 44,617 students in Columbus, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Health at Ohio State University-Main Campus?
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 $578,156 in decade earnings vs $664,315 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Ohio State University-Main Campus's Public Health program stand out?
Ranked #49 of 213 programs nationally, Ohio State University-Main Campus lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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