2023 Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska
Finding the Best Public Health School for You
In 2020-2021, 149 degrees and certificates were awarded to public health students who went to a Nebraska college or university. This makes it the #48 most popular major in the state.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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.
The Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Nebraska to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska
The colleges and universities below are the best for public health majors pursuing a .
Top Nebraska Schools in Public Health
Our analysis found University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Omaha, UNMC is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Creighton University is a great place for public health students. Located in the large city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska list. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.
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Out of the 9 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Omaha, Nebraska Methodist College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Nebraska at Omaha. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Public Health majors at UNOMAHA take out an average of $21,378 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Concordia University, Nebraska landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. Concordia University, Nebraska is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Seward.
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With a ranking of #7, Union College Nebraska did quite well on this year’s best schools for public health students. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Lincoln.
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Metropolitan Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska ranking. MCC is a large public school located in the large city of Omaha.
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Northeast Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Public Health Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the remote town of Norfolk, Northeast is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 888 |
| Minnesota | 962 |
| Kansas | 107 |
| Iowa | 310 |
| North Dakota | 46 |
| South Dakota | 45 |
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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 9 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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