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Public Health at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,685/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 7.9x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #189 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	$428K	$431K	$421K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.9x	7.9x	7.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.5x	3.5x	3.4x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	38	37	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,280

Out-of-state: $122,328 (3.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$92,624

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

9.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's Public Health graduates start at $32,685/yr, trailing the $38,916 national average by 16%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

At 7.9x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,000 debt-to-$32,685 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #189 out of 213 programs, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's financial outcomes for Public Health trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

A 88% acceptance rate means University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 29,094 students in Cincinnati, OH.

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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 Cincinnati-Main Campus's Public Health program score?

This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Public Health. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

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 are Public Health earnings lower at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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