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Public Health at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $49,560/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 18.1x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #6 of 213 Public Health programs Top 5%

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	$624K	$618K	$551K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.3x	18.1x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.0x	8.0x	7.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	69	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

4.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,494

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Central Oklahoma's Public Health program earn $49,560/yr in their first year — 27% above the $38,916 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The 18.1x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $18,000 in median debt against $49,560 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #6 out of 213 programs, University of Central Oklahoma's Public Health program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $49,560 to $68,494 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Central Oklahoma

University of Central Oklahoma has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Oklahoma's Public Health program score?

This program scores 69/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Public Health graduates.

How vulnerable is Public Health to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Public Health careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 48% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does University of Central Oklahoma rank so high for Public Health?

The #6 ranking out of 213 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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