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Public Health at Texas A & M University-Commerce

Commerce, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $44,621/yr (15% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 12.5x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #59 of 213 Public Health programs Top 50%

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	$503K	$503K	$471K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.5x	12.5x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	53	53	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$40,104

Out-of-state: $90,504 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$45,072

-12% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,928

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Texas A & M University-Commerce's Public Health graduates start at $44,621/yr — above the $38,916 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 12.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $19,928 in median debt clears quickly against $44,621 in annual earnings.

A #59 ranking among 213 Public Health programs places Texas A & M University-Commerce in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

About Texas A & M University-Commerce

A 93% acceptance rate means Texas A & M University-Commerce is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 8,249 students in Commerce, TX. Pell Grant recipients make up 40% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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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 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

At 53/100, Texas A & M University-Commerce's Public Health program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Public Health at Texas A & M University-Commerce?

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 →