Public Health
Bachelor's degree · University of California-Merced · Merced, CA
$36,555Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$56,393Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,250Median federal debt
112Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Public Health at University of California-Merced earn a median of $36,555 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 $15,250, about 42% 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 |
| California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $40,750 | $12,457 |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | $39,144 | $15,000 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $39,011 | $13,744 |
| 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 |
Other programs at University of California-Merced
- Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$67,096 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$58,835 - Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$57,223 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$51,212 - ChemistryBachelor's degree
$50,944 - Environmental/Environmental Health EngineeringBachelor's degree
$47,028 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$46,378 - Applied MathematicsBachelor's degree
$39,138 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$37,092 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$36,140 - Cognitive ScienceBachelor's degree
$32,419 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$29,153 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,152 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$28,669 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$26,103 - AnthropologyBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Public Health graduates from University of California-Merced make?
The median salary is $36,555 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.