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Public Health Schools in California

5,474 students earned Public Health degrees in California in the <nil> year.

In terms of popularity, Public Health is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 28 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in California

Public Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,289
Master’s Degree 1,837
Associate Degree 126
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 96
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 95
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 95
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 95
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 27
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In California, a public health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of public health majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.4%
  • White: 20.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in California

There are 85,800 people in the state and 898,630 people in the nation working in public health jobs.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in California

A typical salary for a public health grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
36,505 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,691. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. 80% of the teachers are full time.

492 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,108 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,944. 44% of the teachers are full time.

477 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
45,036 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $70,777 after graduation. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $15,240. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
41,885 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.29 years to complete their degree at UCSD. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $63,281 after earning their degree at this institution.

325 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,738 Total Students

In their early career, Cal State Fullerton grads earn an average salary of $47,742. This public school has an average net price of $4,211. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

308 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
49,318 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $25,972. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
37,133 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. In their early career, San Jose State grads earn an average salary of $60,196.

#8

National University

San Diego
226 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
17,135 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $12,231. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

225 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
36,484 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,614 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
27,513 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,519 a year. 44% of the teachers are full time.

Public Health Careers in CA

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 30% $142,500
Medical and Health Services Managers 25% $116,080
Physicists 17% $112,980
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 14% $56,520
Community Health Workers 13% $45,270
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 12% $87,080
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 10% $87,240

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to public health.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Nursing 18,329
Health Sciences & Services 5,947
Allied Health Professions 4,117
Rehabilitation Professions 3,157
Health/Medical Admin Services 3,003
Communication Sciences 2,227
Mental & Social Health Services 1,899
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 1,768

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