Public Health at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Public Health, consider the program at University of California-Santa Cruz. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 public health graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Of 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 75% women (15) and 25% men (5).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 20 bachelor’s public health graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 85% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, above the national average of 57%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of California-Santa Cruz
This Public Health program at University of California-Santa Cruz offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Public Health | 20 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at University of California-Santa Cruz go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Genetic Counselors | $58,726 |
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.