Best Public Health Schools in California

California has 16 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,703 recent graduates. Graduates earn $34,099 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $34,249.

Schools in CA

$34,099

CA Avg. Earnings

$34,249

National Avg.

232

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in California

Public Schools (10)

$33,112

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$35,826

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $2,714 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Public Health Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,704

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 10.0%

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,445

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 73.6%

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$40,140

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $44,447

Graduates: 154

Acceptance: 11.7%

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

$36,848

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,217

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 55.6%

National University

San Diego, CA · Private

$39,729

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,604

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: N/A

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

$33,726

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,159

Graduates: 196

Acceptance: 24.5%

California State University-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 98.3%

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 34.4%

University of California-Irvine

Irvine, CA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,524

Graduates: 363

Acceptance: 25.6%

#10

California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach, CA · Public

$34,495

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,767

Graduates: 184

Acceptance: 47.1%

#11

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,623

Graduates: 167

Acceptance: 91.9%

#12

University of California-Merced

Merced, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,099

Graduates: 64

Acceptance: 39.2%

#13

Fremont University

Cerritos, CA ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,273

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: N/A

#14

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public

$34,872

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,066

Graduates: 272

Acceptance: 93.2%

#15

California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public

$29,183

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,345

Graduates: 90

Acceptance: 96.4%

#16

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Private

$35,594

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,119

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 43.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in California?

University of Southern California ranks #1 for Public Health in California with median graduate earnings of $31,133 within two years of graduation. There are 16 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.

How much do Public Health graduates earn in California?

Public Health graduates in California earn an average of $34,099 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $34,249 for this major.

What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in California?

University of Southern California is the most selective Public Health program in California with an acceptance rate of 10.0%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 53.2%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Public Health in California?

In California, private Public Health programs produce average earnings of $35,826 vs $33,112 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.