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Best Public Health Schools in California
Top Public Health programs in California ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 16
Avg major earnings: $60,158
Top Public Health Programs in California
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC #26 national | $62,308 |
| 2 | UC Berkeley #36 national | $67,892 |
| 3 | UC Irvine #47 national | $53,761 |
| 4 | Santa Clara University #54 national | $62,238 |
| 5 | UC San Diego #57 national | $53,015 |
| 6 | San Diego State University #123 national | N/A |
| 7 | California State University-Long Beach #125 national | $50,030 |
| 8 | University of California-Merced #215 national | N/A |
| 9 | Chapman University #236 national | $60,106 |
| 10 | California State University-Fullerton #354 national | N/A |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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