Public Health at University of California-Davis
If you plan to study Public Health, you may want to check out the program at University of California-Davis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Davis is located in Davis, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 public health graduations were recorded at University of California-Davis.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Davis
Many students take online classes at University of California-Davis. Among 40,065 students, 336 (1%) studied exclusively online and 4,339 (11%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of California-Davis
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Davis’s Public Health program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #25 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 60 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #140 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #25 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #26 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 60 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #39 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #140 of 430 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #153 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of California-Davis
Graduates of University of California-Davis’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $52,044 |
| 2 years | $50,022 |
| 3 years | $59,610 |
| 4 years | $67,226 |
| 5 years | $75,971 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from University of California-Davis earn a median of $67,226, compared with $64,648 for all University of California-Davis graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Public Health graduates at University of California-Davis, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Public Health graduates at University of California-Davis are 70% women (26) and 30% men (11).
Public Health Master’s Program at University of California-Davis
Of the 31 master’s public health graduates at University of California-Davis, 65% were women (20) and 35% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of California-Davis, above the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at University of California-Davis
Among the 6 doctoral public health degrees awarded at University of California-Davis, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Davis, below the national average of 46%.*
*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 University of California-Davis
This Public Health program at University of California-Davis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 37 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of California-Davis go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Health graduates, 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.