Compare 12 Health and Wellness, General. programs in California. Average earnings: $52,241.
The highest-earning Health and Wellness, General. program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $59K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Dominican University Of California's Health and Wellness, General. program leads with graduates earning $93,097—significantly above the $52,241 average. California Baptist University follows at $61,858, while Cal State Sacramento delivers $58,360, proving regional publics compete effectively with private institutions.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Dominican University graduates borrow $27,000 and face just a 5.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Cal State Sacramento offers the best family value with a 13.0% family burden, making loan payments manageable for most households.
Highest program earnings: $93,097
Strong outcomes ($93,097) with 96% acceptance
5.2% payment burden | Excellent
13.0% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $93,097 | 24 | $27,000 | Excellent | $54,119 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $61,858 | 56 | $26,063 | Good | $31,387 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $58,360 | 183 | $15,000 | Excellent | $16,507 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $56,148 | 319 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $52,807 | 94 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $52,211 | 13 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $48,307 | 90 | $16,552 | Good | $17,585 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $47,979 | 155 | $14,715 | Excellent | $12,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $47,404 | 362 | $13,750 | Excellent | $16,538 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $38,289 | 198 | $14,505 | Manageable | $12,050 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $36,383 | 30 | $13,540 | Manageable | $12,700 | High | |
| #12 | $34,053 | 243 | $15,000 | Manageable | $22,033 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
