2023 Best Public Health Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Public Health 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.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Public Health Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 67 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Public Health Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for public health majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Public Health Schools
Our analysis found Stanford University to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Touro University California helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in the Far Western US Region . TUC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Vallejo.
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Out of the 67 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Berkeley landed the # 3 spot on the list. UC Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley.
While working on their degree, public health majors at UC Berkeley accumulate an average of around $11,875 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $304.
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Out of the 67 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Santa Clara University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at SCU take out is $20,000.
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Out of the 67 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - Los Angeles landed the # 5 spot on the list. UCLA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
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Dominican University of California did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the small city of San Rafael, DUofC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #7 on the list. UW Tacoma is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Tacoma.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UW Tacoma take out is $16,304. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $383.
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California State University - Stanislaus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #8 on the list. Stan State is a large public school located in the suburb of Turlock.
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Loma Linda University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public college with a very large student population.
While working on their degree, public health majors at UW Seattle accumulate an average of around $16,304 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $383.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Public Health Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Oregon Health & Science University | Portland, OR |
| 12 | San Jose State University | San Jose, CA |
| 13 | California State University - Sacramento | Sacramento, CA |
Best Public Health Colleges by State
Explore the best public health schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 5,024 |
| Washington | 621 |
| Oregon | 596 |
| Nevada | 119 |
| Hawaii | 104 |
| Alaska | 107 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Public Health
Public Health is one of 30 different types of programs to choose from.
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 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Article 25 Flickr.
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