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Public Health at University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,957/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 8.6x earnings multiple (3.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #136 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	$455K	$457K	$439K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.6x	8.6x	8.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.4x	3.4x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	43	42	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)

$52,848

Out-of-state: $133,624 (3.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,872

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Kentucky's Public Health program produces graduates earning $36,957/yr — within striking distance of the $38,916 national average for this field.

A 8.6x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,250 against $36,957/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #136 ranking among 213 Public Health programs places University of Kentucky in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Kentucky

A 92% acceptance rate means University of Kentucky is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 23,189 students in Lexington, KY.

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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 42/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at University of Kentucky?

At 42/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Public Health programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Public Health at University of Kentucky?

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 →