General Public Health at University of California-Merced
If you plan to study General Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Merced. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Merced is located in Merced, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 104 general public health degrees were granted at University of California-Merced.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Merced
Many students take online classes at University of California-Merced. Among 9,110 students, 2 (0%) studied exclusively online and 960 (11%) took at least some classes online.
General Public Health Rankings at University of California-Merced
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Merced’s General Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 29 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 280 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 29 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 280 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 29 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 46 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 299 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 280 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Public Health graduates at University of California-Merced, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Public Health graduates at University of California-Merced are 74% women (77) and 26% men (27).
General Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Merced
Of the 98 bachelor’s general public health graduates at University of California-Merced, 73% were women (72) and 27% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 70 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of General Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 58%.*
General Public Health Master’s Program at University of California-Merced
Of the 2 master’s general public health graduates at University of California-Merced, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of General Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 49%.*
General Public Health Doctoral Program at University of California-Merced
Among the 4 doctoral general public health degrees awarded at University of California-Merced, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Merced.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of General Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Merced, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Public Health Graduates
Those who complete General Public Health program at University of California-Merced work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.