Public Health at California State University-Long Beach
If you are interested in studying Public Health, take a look at what California State University-Long Beach. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-Long Beach is located in Long Beach, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 40 public health degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach
Online coursework is an option at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Long Beach’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #8 of 57 |
| Best Value | California | #10 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #21 of 38 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #88 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Public Health program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,391 |
| 2 years | $48,432 |
| 3 years | $57,396 |
| 4 years | $70,337 |
| 5 years | $65,051 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public Health graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $70,337, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $13,480.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 82% women (33) and 18% men (7).
Public Health Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 40 master’s public health graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 82% were women (33) and 18% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at California State University-Long Beach
This Public Health program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 40 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.