Here is an overview of the graduate program in health professions at UC Berkeley. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 74 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Berkeley as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #4 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 4 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in California | 2 of 344 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 186 |
| Master’s | 322 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Professional Certificate | 8 |
This health professions field at UC Berkeley covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 516 |
| Optometry | 55 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley awarded 322 master’s degrees in health professions.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 74 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,802 | $72,229 |
| Fees | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were White. Approximately 29% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 72 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 8 doctoral degrees in health professions.
UC Berkeley is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #40 out of 46 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at UC Berkeley are White. About 38% 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 doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 8 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
UC Berkeley is not yet ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at UC Berkeley are Asian. About 75% 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Berkeley. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 186 |