Best colleges for Public Health in California
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the California programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of Southern California leads: its Public Health graduates earn a median $89,522 four years after finishing, against the field's $58,808 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | $89,522 | +$30,714 |
| 2 | California Baptist University | $77,329 | +$18,521 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | $76,572 | +$17,764 |
Frequently asked questions
Which California college is best for Public Health?
By graduate earnings, University of Southern California — its Public Health bachelor's graduates earn a median $89,522 four years out, the highest of the 3 California programs in the federal file.
What do Public Health graduates earn in California?
Across the ranked California programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $76,572 to $89,522. The field's national median is $58,808.
Is a Public Health degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Public Health graduates earn $10,448/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.