Public Health at Florida Career College-Houston

Houston, TX · Private for-profit · Associate Degree

a smaller institution with 264 students in Houston, TX.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,191/yr, roughly in line with the $31,660 national median for Public Health. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

AI risk is moderate — 48% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Public Health graduates.

The $20,000 debt-to-$30,191 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #15 out of 31 programs, Florida Career College-Houston's Public Health offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $30,191 to $30,576 over five years (1% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

With 11 registered apprenticeships mapped to Public Health, graduates have substantial options for hands-on training paths that pay from day one.

53 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
46
Low End
53
Score
54
High End
Earnings $30,191/yr (-5% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (52% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (179,000 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$316K
1.0% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
13 of 13
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$30,576
1% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Public Health graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Physicists $166,290 +4.0% 25%
Medical and health services managers $117,960 +23.2% 57%
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620 +17.3% 52%
Physicists
$166,290
+4.0% growth 25% AI-proof
Medical and health services managers
$117,960
+23.2% growth 57% AI-proof
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$105,620
+17.3% growth 52% AI-proof

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Public Health Career Guide

What can you do with a Public Health credential from Florida Career College-Houston? Our career guide maps every occupation path with earnings and growth data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Public Health at Florida Career College-Houston?
At 53/100, Florida Career College-Houston'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 Florida Career College-Houston?
With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $315,865 in decade earnings vs $315,865 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What apprenticeship pathways exist for Public Health graduates?
There are 11 registered apprenticeships connected to Public Health occupations, such as Community Health Worker and Community Health Worker. The earn-while-you-learn model means no tuition debt and immediate income, though the training period is typically longer.
Is there demand for Public Health workers?
The very large job market (179,000 annual openings) works in favor of Public Health graduates. The national outlook is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access, though regional variation matters.
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