Public Health at University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 202 graduates a year
University of California-Berkeley graduates in public health earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 15% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Berkeley Compares for Public Health
All 215 colleges reporting public health earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Durham, NC | $101,771 | $109,215 | #1 | $45,921 |
| 2 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $93,161 | $88,295 | #4 | $76,451 |
| 3 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,522 | $81,459 | #8 | $36,300 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $87,217 | $76,425 | #15 | $44,809 |
| 5 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $86,855 | $94,875 | #2 | $74,771 |
| 6 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $85,266 | $89,903 | #3 | $59,330 |
| 7 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $84,790 | $83,306 | #6 | $59,207 |
| 8 | Elon University Elon, NC | $81,153 | $87,089 | #5 | $42,088 |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $79,113 | $69,431 | #30 | $36,540 |
| 10 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $78,928 | $83,220 | #7 | $36,181 |
| 11 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $78,085 | $80,834 | #9 | $39,534 |
| 12 | California Baptist University Riverside, CA | $77,329 | $70,364 | #27 | $46,263 |
| 13 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $76,572 | $69,676 | #29 | $48,351 |
| 14 | Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | $75,867 | $77,157 | #12 | $43,134 |
| 15 | Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA | $75,679 | $76,966 | #13 | $35,354 |
| 16 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $75,448 | $66,440 | #41 | $53,372 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of California-Berkeley
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $86,225 | — |
| First Professional Degree | $78,971 | $109,806 | $45,725 |
Other Majors at University of California-Berkeley by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Berkeley public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,351 one year after graduating and $76,572 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Berkeley rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of California-Berkeley ranks #13 by median pay four years after graduation, and #29 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of California-Berkeley worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,708.
← All data for University of California-Berkeley · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.