2023 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Public Health Associate Degree School for You
Public Health is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 1,786 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Maryland to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Health Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Maryland Schools for an Associate in Public Health
Our 2023 rankings named Montgomery College the best school in Maryland for public health students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cecil College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Cecil College is a small public school located in the rural area of North East.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Howard Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Maryland. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Anne Arundel Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Harford Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Prince George’s Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students working on their associate degree. PGCC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Largo.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,486 |
| New York | 2,959 |
| New Jersey | 942 |
| District of Columbia | 833 |
| Delaware | 204 |
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Public Health Related Rankings by Major
One of 30 majors within the area of study, public health has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Public Health
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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