Public Health at University of California-San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Master's Degree · about 44 graduates a year
University of California-San Francisco graduates in public health earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 65% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of California-San Francisco 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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| 73 | Morehouse School of Medicine Atlanta, GA | $85,239 | $88,240 | #50 | $51,182 |
| 74 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $84,978 | $74,832 | #129 | $61,185 |
| 75 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $84,780 | $89,391 | #47 | $63,666 |
| 76 | University of California-San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $84,632 | $77,010 | #114 | $61,474 |
| 77 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $84,527 | $87,503 | #53 | $47,001 |
| 78 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $84,266 | $90,429 | #45 | $74,166 |
| 79 | American University Washington, DC | $83,880 | $73,501 | #136 | $63,620 |
Other Majors at University of California-San Francisco by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | $262,394 | $219,237 | #1 of 12 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | — | $211,240 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $192,159 | $128,685 | #4 of 211 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $159,229 | $138,842 | #27 of 432 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $124,169 | — | #2 of 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of California-San Francisco public health graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,474 one year after graduating and $84,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of California-San Francisco rank for public health?
Among 201 colleges reporting earnings for public health graduates, University of California-San Francisco ranks #76 by median pay four years after graduation, and #114 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is public health at University of California-San Francisco worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for public health ($82,751), and the median federal debt at graduation is $55,123.
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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.