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Public Health at University of California-Davis

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public Health at University of California-Davis
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.

Public Health earnings compared with all majors at University of California-Davis

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).

University of California-Davis gender breakdown of Public Health Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Public Health majors at University of California-Davis

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).

University of California-Davis gender breakdown of Public Health Doctoral degree recipients

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 diversity of Public Health majors at University of California-Davis

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

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