2023 Best Public Health Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Public Health 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 Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Maryland to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Public Health Schools in Maryland
The colleges and universities below are the best for public health majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Public Health Schools
Our analysis found Johns Hopkins University to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in Maryland. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.
While working on their degree, public health majors at Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of around $16,088 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $585, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 14 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the # 2 spot on the list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from UMCP carry an average student debtload of $22,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $323.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Maryland list. UMB is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore.
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The excellent programs at Salisbury University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Maryland. Located in the small suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Health Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #6 on the list. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
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Cecil College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Maryland list. Cecil College is a small public school located in the rural area of North East.
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Howard Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Maryland list. Located in the city of Columbia, HCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public school with a large student population.
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With a ranking of #10, Harford Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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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 14 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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