2023 Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, public health was ranked #25 in the country. In fact 40,596 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 91 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Elon University to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the medium-sized suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Duke University is a great place for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Durham.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in the Southeast Region . UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UF take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,060. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $248.
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Out of the 91 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American Public University System landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at American Military University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $30,420.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
On average, public health graduates from USF Tampa take out $25,527 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $205, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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St Petersburg College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Clearwater.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $33,785.
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Appalachian State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, public health graduates from Appalachian State take out $21,232 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $197.
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With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
Public Health majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $27,826 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #9, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,044. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $166.
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Shenandoah University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Winchester, Shenandoah is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree public health programs. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.
Public Health majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out an average of $14,433 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $36,999 in student debt.
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University of Florida-Online ranked #13 on this year’s Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UF Online accumulate an average of around $19,060 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $248.
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Here are some additional great schools for Public Health students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | University of Lynchburg | Lynchburg, VA |
| 15 | University of South Carolina - Columbia | Columbia, SC |
| 16 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC |
| 17 | University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL |
| 18 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
Best Public Health Colleges by State
Explore the best public health colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| North Carolina | 1,477 |
| Florida | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Health
Public Health is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 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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