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2026 Best Epidemiology Schools in the Far Western Region

8 Colleges in the United States
292 Epidemiology Degrees Awarded
$74,745 Avg Early-Career Salary

Epidemiology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their epidemiology programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for epidemiology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Epidemiology in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall epidemiology education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Epidemiology

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Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Stanford University tops our 2026 ranking of the best epidemiology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stanford University awarded about 38 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from Stanford University earn around $100,827 in the first couple years of their career. Stanford University graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. More information about a degree in epidemiology from Stanford University

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA

Loma Linda University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best epidemiology schools. Set in the suburb of Loma Linda, Loma Linda University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 13 epidemiology degrees were awarded at Loma Linda University in the most recent year. Epidemiology graduates of Loma Linda University earn a median of $93,833 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,094 to complete this degree. Get the full epidemiology details for Loma Linda University

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in epidemiology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 92 epidemiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the epidemiology program make about $88,607 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,672 to complete this degree. Get the full epidemiology details for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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University Of California San Francisco came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best epidemiology schools. University Of California San Francisco is a mid-sized public school located in the city of San Francisco. There were roughly 11 epidemiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California San Francisco in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from University Of California San Francisco earn around $118,532 in the first couple years of their career. Get the full epidemiology details for University Of California San Francisco

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University Of California Los Angeles came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best epidemiology schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 60 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from University Of California Los Angeles generally make around $18,728. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $17,417 in student loans. Get the full epidemiology details for University Of California Los Angeles

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California Baptist University placed #6 among the best epidemiology schools. Set in the city of Riverside, California Baptist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. California Baptist University awarded about 64 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from California Baptist University generally make around $51,999. Typical student debt for the program is $28,169. More information about a degree in epidemiology from California Baptist University

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University Of Nevada Reno placed #7 among the best epidemiology schools. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of Nevada Reno awarded about 14 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from University Of Nevada Reno earn around $50,691 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,918 to complete this degree. Read more about the epidemiology program at University Of Nevada Reno

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 14 schools evaluated.

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