2023 Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast 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.
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.
The Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 137 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
View our full ranking methodology.
2023 Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the public health programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 15% Best Public Health Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Vanderbilt University the best school in the Southeast Region for public health students. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
Full Public Health at Vanderbilt University Report
Request Information
Out of the 137 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wake Forest University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
Full Public Health at Wake Forest University Report
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Virginia Tech is a great place for public health students. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Request Information
The excellent programs at Emory University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in the Southeast Region . Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta.
Read full report on Public Health at Emory University
Request Information
Out of the 137 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Elon University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Elon, Elon is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, public health graduates from Elon take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Request Information
Duke University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Duke is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from Duke carry an average student debtload of $11,899.
Full Public Health at Duke University Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #7, Eastern Virginia Medical School did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Eastern Virginia Medical School is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.
Full Public Health at Eastern Virginia Medical School Report
Request Information
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
On average, public health graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Request Information
Campbell University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. Campbell is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Buies Creek.
Full Public Health at Campbell University Report
Request Information
Radford University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #10 on the list. Radford is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Radford.
Request Information
Medical University of South Carolina ranked #11 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, MUSC is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Public Health at Medical University of South Carolina
Request Information
With a ranking of #12, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from American Military University carry an average student debtload of $26,168.
Read full report on Public Health at American Public University System
Request Information
With a ranking of #13, Augusta University did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Augusta University is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Augusta.
Request Information
University of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #14 on the list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
On average, public health graduates from UF take out $18,087 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $248.
Read full report on Public Health at University of Florida
Request Information
The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center ranked #15 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Memphis, UTHSC is a public school with a small student population.
Request Information
With a ranking of #16, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Clearwater.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $33,748.
Request Information
With a ranking of #17, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public school with a small student population.
Read full report on Public Health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Request Information
University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Request Information
Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, public health graduates from Appalachian State take out $22,250 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $197.
Request Information
Shenandoah University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Public Health 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.
Full Public Health at Shenandoah University Report
Request InformationHonorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Public Health students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| 22 | Rasmussen University - Florida | Ocala, FL |
| 23 | Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA |
| 24 | University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL |
| 25 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 26 | Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| 27 | The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga | Chattanooga, 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 |
More Public Health Rankings in the Southeast Region
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Article 25 Flickr.
.jpg){kind=link}
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.