Public Health at Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
42
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,883/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
High (48% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)
ROI
8.4x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $461K | $462K | $443K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.4x | 8.4x | 8.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 55% | 52% | 36% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 42 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,984
Out-of-state: $96,456 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,875
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About Ohio University-Main Campus
With 85% of applicants admitted, Ohio University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 18,456 students in Athens, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at Ohio University-Main Campus →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 Ohio University-Main Campus?
A score of 43/100 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 $442,852 in decade earnings vs $460,803 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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