Public Health at University of California-Merced
Merced, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 112 graduates a year
University of California-Merced 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 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-Merced 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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| 112 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $56,615 | $53,886 | #141 | $41,255 |
| 113 | Monroe College Bronx, NY | $56,526 | $53,801 | #142 | $43,383 |
| 114 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $56,466 | $51,380 | #157 | $40,750 |
| 115 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $56,393 | $51,314 | #159 | $36,555 |
| 116 | University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI | $56,371 | $51,291 | #160 | $27,309 |
| 117 | Fremont University Cerritos, CA | $56,318 | $51,246 | #162 | — |
| 118 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $56,114 | $59,882 | #86 | $47,019 |
Other Majors at University of California-Merced by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $102,575 | $58,835 | #110 of 189 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,040 | $67,096 | #89 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $88,795 | $57,223 | #82 of 118 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $83,007 | $47,028 | #19 of 46 |
| Applied Mathematics | $82,156 | $39,138 | #29 of 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,277 | $46,378 | #424 of 1176 |
| Economics | $67,692 | $51,212 | #297 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $62,815 | $29,153 | #265 of 565 |
| Biology | $59,249 | $36,140 | #362 of 841 |
| English Language and Literature | $58,623 | $29,152 | #73 of 576 |
| Chemistry | $56,888 | $50,944 | #180 of 209 |
| Psychology | $53,143 | $28,669 | #346 of 1027 |
| Cognitive Science | $51,147 | $32,419 | #19 of 19 |
| Sociology | $50,468 | $37,092 | #278 of 462 |
| History | $44,144 | $26,103 | #390 of 459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-Merced public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,555 one year after graduating and $56,393 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-Merced rank for public health?
Among 215 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of California-Merced ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of California-Merced worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% less than the national median for public health ($58,808), and the median federal debt at graduation is $15,250.
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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.