Public Health at University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 392 graduates a year
University of California-Irvine graduates in public health earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Irvine 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 |
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| 83 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $60,904 | $55,419 | #129 | $41,092 |
| 84 | University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC | $60,722 | $65,163 | #57 | $36,458 |
| 85 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA | $60,530 | $61,560 | #78 | $42,605 |
| 86 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $60,430 | $54,987 | #135 | $35,463 |
| 87 | Mercer University Macon, GA | $60,401 | $62,527 | #72 | $27,108 |
| 88 | Truman State University Kirksville, MO | $60,157 | $64,501 | #61 | $30,911 |
| 89 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $59,871 | $52,548 | #150 | $44,423 |
Other Public Health Credentials at University of California-Irvine
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,277 | $95,681 | — |
Other Majors at University of California-Irvine by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Irvine public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,463 one year after graduating and $60,430 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Irvine rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of California-Irvine ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #135 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of California-Irvine worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,148.
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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.