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2023 Best Public Health Schools in Alabama

6 Colleges
$37,021 Avg Salary
$35,133 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Public Health School for You

Public Health is the #20 most popular major in Alabama with 700 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

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 Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Public Health Schools in Alabama

The following schools top our list of the Best Public Health Colleges.

Top Alabama Schools in Public Health

#1

Samford University

Birmingham, AL

Our analysis found Samford University to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the large suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Out of the 6 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UA take out is $25,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $860, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Public Health at The University of Alabama Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Alabama list. UAB is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.

After completing their degree, public health graduates from UAB carry an average student debtload of $25,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $230, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

#4

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tuskegee University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Public Health Schools in Alabama list. Located in the distant town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Full Public Health at Tuskegee University Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South University, Montgomery. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Alabama list. South University, Montgomery is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.

After completing their degree, public health graduates from South University, Montgomery carry an average student debtload of $55,399.

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#6

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for public health students. It came in at #6 on the list. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.

Read full report on Public Health at Columbia Southern University

Best Public Health Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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
Mississippi 219
West Virginia 352

One of 30 majors within the area of study, public health has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Article 25 Flickr.

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