Public Health
Bachelor's degree · California State University-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at California State University-Los Angeles earn a median of $40,750 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $58,808 four years after graduating (middle half: $41,981–$79,154). Median debt is $12,457, about 31% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Public Health (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| National University San Diego | $52,057 | $34,156 |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | $48,351 | $11,708 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara | $47,274 | $24,500 |
| California Baptist University Riverside | $46,263 | $33,375 |
| California State University-Chico Chico | $45,339 | $20,500 |
| San Diego State University San Diego | $41,092 | $15,000 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $39,144 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $39,011 | $13,744 |
| University of California-Merced Merced | $36,555 | $15,250 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $36,300 | $15,000 |
| University of California-Irvine Irvine | $35,463 | $17,148 |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $34,948 | $14,926 |
| California State University-Fullerton Fullerton | $34,909 | $12,489 |
| California State University-Long Beach Long Beach | $32,880 | $13,200 |
| Chapman University Orange | $25,007 | $23,125 |
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$52,806
Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from California State University-Los Angeles make?
The median salary is $40,750 one year after graduation and $56,290 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,457.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.