by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Berkeley. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for public health, coming in at #2 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 2 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in California | 1 of 38 |
The following degree levels are offered in public health at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 322 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 186 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $82,813 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, public health graduates take on a median debt of $11,729 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Asian. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 12 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 322 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 8 |
