by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Merced. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #16 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Merced as a strong choice for public health, coming in at #89 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 89 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in California | 22 of 38 |
The following degree levels are granted in public health at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 98 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Merced handed out 98 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
UC Merced is a solid choice among schools offering public health at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #16 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 16 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 20 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Merced, public health students borrow a median amount of $15,502 in student loans. This is below $18,613, the typical median for all majors at UC Merced.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,393 | $2,393 |
Read more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 27% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a bachelor’s in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Merced. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.