2023 Best Value Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,477 degrees and certificates were awarded to public health students who went to a North Carolina college or university. This makes it the #18 most popular major in the state.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
The Best Value Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in North Carolina to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for public health students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 10 Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Western Carolina University to be the best value school for public health students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in North Carolina. WCU is a large public school located in the town of Cullowhee.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCU are $4,367 per year. The average amount in student loans that public health majors at WCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,402.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Appalachian State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value public health schools in North Carolina. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Appalachian State are $7,410 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from Appalachian State carry an average student debtload of $21,232. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $197, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Appalachian State also claimed a spot on our Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a great value for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Greensboro are $7,468 per year. The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UNC Greensboro take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,826.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend North Carolina A & T State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. NC A&T is a large public school located in the large city of Greensboro.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NC A&T are $6,733 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at NC A&T accumulate an average of around $34,629 in student debt.
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Out of the 14 schools in North Carolina that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the # 5 spot on the list. UNC Charlotte is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Charlotte are $7,188 per year. On average, public health graduates from UNC Charlotte take out $26,482 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UNC Charlotte also did well on our Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.
UNCW undergraduate students pay an average of $7,238 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, public health graduates from UNCW take out $23,657 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $361.
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East Carolina University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Located in the small city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
ECU undergraduate students pay an average of $7,297 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, public health graduates from ECU take out $23,968 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $271.
ECU excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list.
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North Carolina Central University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree public health programs. North Carolina Central University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Durham.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at North Carolina Central University are $6,644 a year.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $9,028 per year. The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $14,433.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UNC Chapel Hill is ranked #4 for overall quality for public health in North Carolina.
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University of North Carolina at Asheville ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina list. UNCA is a small public school located in the city of Asheville.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UNCA are $7,319 a year. On average, public health graduates from UNCA take out $20,451 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Explore all the Best Value Public Health Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| Florida | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
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Public Health Related Majors for 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 14 schools only.
- 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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