Public Health at University of California-Davis
Davis, CA · Master's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
University of California-Davis graduates in public health earn 4% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Davis Compares for Public Health
All 201 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $166,705 | $182,107 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $153,029 | $134,758 | #3 | $108,479 |
| 3 | Touro University California Vallejo, CA | $143,582 | $130,650 | #4 | $111,615 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA | $142,151 | $144,569 | #2 | $70,472 |
| 5 | Arcadia University Glenside, PA | $116,631 | $118,615 | #5 | — |
| 6 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL | $111,363 | $118,532 | #6 | $67,270 |
| 7 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $110,900 | $100,912 | #23 | $75,311 |
| 8 | Montana Technological University Butte, MT | $108,351 | $118,356 | #7 | $108,776 |
| 9 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $106,072 | $93,407 | #35 | $70,674 |
| 10 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $105,402 | $94,895 | #28 | $72,627 |
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| 95 | Duke University Durham, NC | $80,065 | $85,921 | #61 | $61,687 |
| 96 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA | $80,017 | $81,378 | #81 | $55,176 |
| 97 | University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth, TX | $79,858 | $81,192 | #82 | $66,155 |
| 98 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $79,807 | $72,619 | #144 | $52,119 |
| 99 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $79,623 | $80,092 | #93 | $65,442 |
| 100 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $79,623 | $80,092 | #94 | $65,442 |
| 101 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $79,601 | $94,172 | #30 | $77,809 |
Other Majors at University of California-Davis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $163,702 | $141,870 | #22 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,416 | $120,153 | #44 of 861 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $145,917 | — | #18 of 62 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $144,086 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $138,731 | $133,463 | #4 of 17 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $137,579 | $128,179 | #1 of 19 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $121,768 | $94,624 | #28 of 83 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $108,771 | $72,371 | #62 of 349 |
| Civil Engineering | $106,894 | $86,909 | #18 of 81 |
| Security Science and Technology | $84,479 | $65,299 | #20 of 34 |
| Education | $70,796 | $59,285 | #59 of 214 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $62,626 | — | #8 of 13 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,735 | $42,782 | #43 of 60 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Davis public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,119 one year after graduating and $79,807 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Davis rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of California-Davis ranks #98 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of California-Davis worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,522.
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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.