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Public Health at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $46,016/yr (18% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

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

ROI 11.8x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 of 213 Public Health programs Top 10%

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	$612K	$607K	$543K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	11.8x	10.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	62	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$51,268

Out-of-state: $168,684 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,068

22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,500

4.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,780

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $46,016/yr, edging above the $38,916 national average for Public Health — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 11.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Public Health career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $15,500 in median debt against $46,016 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #15 of 213 programs, this Public Health program outperforms the majority of its peers. The top 10% ranking reflects consistently above-average outcomes.

A 43% earnings increase from $46,016 to $65,780 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has a 83% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a smaller institution with 3,989 students in Tacoma, WA. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

What does a 62/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Public Health at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

At 62/100, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus'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 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus?

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 →