2026 Best Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Public Health master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 894 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Our analysis found La Salle University to be the best-value Public Health school in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, La Salle University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,800. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Public Health program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $67,416 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 97%. Read more about La Salle University
Out of the 894 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #2 spot. Located in Erie, PA, Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,790. Read the full report on Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Out of the 894 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Universidad Del Turabo landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Gurabo, PR. Students from in state pay about $7,750 in tuition and fees. The median Public Health program debt is $20,000. Median earnings reach $26,223 ten years out. Set against $20,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Universidad Del Turabo report
American Public University System came in at #4 on this year's best-value Public Health ranking in the United States. Set in Charles Town, WV, American Public University System is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400. Typical Public Health student debt is $27,081. Median earnings reach $44,409 ten years out. Set against $27,081 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about American Public University System
Out of the 894 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, West Coast University Dallas landed the #5 spot. Set in Richardson, TX, West Coast University Dallas is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,574. The median Public Health program debt is $38,145. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $102,672. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full West Coast University Dallas report
Columbia Southern University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This private for-profit school is set in Orange Beach, AL. Students from in state pay about $6,224 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,447 in student loans. Columbia Southern University alumni report median earnings of $63,534 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,447 median debt. Read more about Columbia Southern University
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Mankato, MN. Students from in state pay about $9,572 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,942 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,260 to complete their Public Health program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,922. That is a strong return on a $25,260 median debt. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato
West Coast University Orange County landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. West Coast University Orange County is a private for-profit school based in Anaheim, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,506. West Coast University Orange County Public Health students take on a median of $37,140 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $102,672 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about West Coast University Orange County
Concordia University Seward offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Concordia University Seward is a private not-for-profit school based in Seward, NE. In-state tuition and fees average $40,640. Concordia University Seward Public Health students take on a median of $26,726 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,415. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Concordia University Seward
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Located in Berea, OH, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,832. The median Public Health program debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $54,122 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. More on Baldwin Wallace College
Ferris State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Located in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,562 in student loans. Ferris State University alumni report median earnings of $54,735 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,562 median debt. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants. See the full Ferris State University profile
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Set in Provo, UT, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,688. The median Public Health program debt is $10,924. Brigham Young University Provo alumni report median earnings of $75,790 a decade after entry. Set against $10,924 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted. More on Brigham Young University Provo
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Students borrow a median of $25,044 to complete their Public Health program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. Set against $25,044 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 67% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Arizona State University Skysong report
Marywood University placed #14 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Set in Scranton, PA, Marywood University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,420 in tuition and fees. The median Public Health program debt is $27,744. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,817. That is a strong return on a $27,744 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%. More on Marywood University
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Concordia University Wisconsin is a private not-for-profit school based in Mequon, WI. In-state tuition and fees average $35,470. Students borrow a median of $27,172 to complete their Public Health program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,075. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Concordia University Wisconsin admits about 78% of applicants. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Teaneck, NJ. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,010. Typical Public Health student debt is $24,770. Median earnings reach $57,273 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
The College Of New Jersey came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Based in Ewing, NJ, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,752. Students borrow a median of $23,130 to complete their Public Health program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $73,323. That is a strong return on a $23,130 median debt. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full The College Of New Jersey report
Wilmington University placed #18 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Wilmington University is a private not-for-profit school based in New Castle, DE. In-state tuition and fees average $12,630. Graduates carry a median of $26,054 in student loans. Wilmington University alumni report median earnings of $53,844 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt. Read the full report on Wilmington University
Mississippi University For Women ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. This public school is set in Columbus, MS. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,492. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete their Public Health program here. Mississippi University For Women alumni report median earnings of $46,128 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mississippi University For Women has an acceptance rate of 90%. Get the full Mississippi University For Women report
Campbell University came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Campbell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Buies Creek, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $41,600. Campbell University Public Health students take on a median of $23,641 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,886 ten years after entry. Set against $23,641 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Campbell University admits about 87% of applicants. Read the full report on Campbell University
University Of South Dakota placed #21 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. This public school is set in Vermillion, SD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,432, compared with $12,942 for out-of-state students. University Of South Dakota Public Health students take on a median of $26,322 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,926. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of South Dakota
Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health is a private not-for-profit school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,934. Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health Public Health students take on a median of $31,121 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $65,071. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Nebraska Methodist College Of Nursing And Allied Health
Youngstown State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. This public school is set in Youngstown, OH. Students from in state pay about $9,926 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. Typical Public Health student debt is $26,373. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,544 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,373 median debt. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants. Read more about Youngstown State University
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Edwardsville, IL, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,092. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Public Health students take on a median of $29,223 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,346. Set against $29,223 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Missouri State University Springfield landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. Missouri State University Springfield Public Health students take on a median of $24,408 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,827 ten years out. Set against $24,408 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Missouri State University Springfield report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Trinity Washington University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Trinity Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. Students from in state pay about $26,610 in tuition and fees. Typical Public Health student debt is $31,194. Median earnings reach $53,804 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 100% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Trinity Washington University report
Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Addison, IL, Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,536. Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois Public Health students take on a median of $39,146 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,405. That is a strong return on a $39,146 median debt. Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read the full report on Chamberlain College Of Nursing Illinois
Saint Josephs College Of Maine landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Standish, ME, Saint Josephs College Of Maine is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,420. Students borrow a median of $26,625 to complete their Public Health program here. Median earnings reach $59,045 ten years out. Set against $26,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. More on Saint Josephs College Of Maine
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Butte, MT. In-state tuition and fees average $8,289, with out-of-state students paying around $26,094. Typical Public Health student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,329. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
Mount Mercy University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Mount Mercy University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,878. Students borrow a median of $27,709 to complete their Public Health program here. Median earnings reach $60,787 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Mount Mercy University admits about 82% of applicants. More on Mount Mercy University
New England Institute Of Technology ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Set in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Graduates carry a median of $24,586 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New England Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants. More on New England Institute Of Technology
Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Located in West Des Moines, IA, Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center is a private not-for-profit institution. Read the full report on Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,214, while out-of-state students pay about $22,514. Students borrow a median of $24,889 to complete their Public Health program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $92,348 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Valparaiso University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit school based in Valparaiso, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $48,450. The median Public Health program debt is $26,724. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,191. Set against $26,724 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Valparaiso University has an acceptance rate of 89%. Read more about Valparaiso University
Northern Illinois University placed #35 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Based in Dekalb, IL, Northern Illinois University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,060. Graduates carry a median of $25,209 in student loans. Northern Illinois University alumni report median earnings of $57,808 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,209 median debt. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. More on Northern Illinois University
Touro University California offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Based in Vallejo, CA, Touro University California is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,005. Touro University California Public Health students take on a median of $16,002 in debt. Median earnings reach $104,805 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $16,002 median debt. Read the full report on Touro University California
Lenoir Rhyne University placed #37 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Located in Hickory, NC, Lenoir Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,900. Students borrow a median of $26,900 to complete their Public Health program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,543. Set against $26,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. Get the full Lenoir Rhyne University report
Liberty University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Located in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Typical Public Health student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $44,813. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Liberty University profile
Walden University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Walden University is a private for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,067. Students borrow a median of $45,793 to complete their Public Health program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $42,810. That is a strong return on a $45,793 median debt. Get the full Walden University report
University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences placed #40 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. This public school is set in San Juan, PR. Students from in state pay about $8,945 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $6,025 in student loans. University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences alumni report median earnings of $45,953 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $6,025 median debt. More on University Of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Rivier College landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Rivier College is a private not-for-profit school based in Nashua, NH. In-state tuition and fees run about $39,488. The median Public Health program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $52,248 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Rivier College admits about 83% of applicants. Get the full Rivier College report
Mississippi College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Public Health schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Clinton, MS. In-state tuition and fees average $23,500. Graduates carry a median of $25,510 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,485. That is a strong return on a $25,510 median debt. Roughly 29% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Mississippi College
Texas Wesleyan University placed #43 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $39,582. Texas Wesleyan University Public Health students take on a median of $26,461 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,053 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,461 median debt. Texas Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 69%. More on Texas Wesleyan University
North Dakota State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. The median Public Health program debt is $25,153. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. Set against $25,153 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
Northeast Ohio Medical University placed #45 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Located in Rootstown, OH, Northeast Ohio Medical University is a public institution. Read the full report on Northeast Ohio Medical University
Saint Ambrose University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Davenport, IA, Saint Ambrose University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,658. Graduates carry a median of $27,528 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,531. Set against $27,528 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%. See the full Saint Ambrose University profile
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #47 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Typical Public Health student debt is $25,347. University Of Akron Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $46,600 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,347 median debt. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Based in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,086, while out-of-state students pay about $14,714. Students borrow a median of $23,106 to complete their Public Health program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $73,827. That is a strong return on a $23,106 median debt. See the full University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences profile
Montclair State University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,912, compared with $26,022 for out-of-state students. Typical Public Health student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,415. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants. Read more about Montclair State University
California State University San Marcos placed #50 among the best-value Public Health schools in the United States. Based in San Marcos, CA, California State University San Marcos is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,082, while out-of-state students pay about $20,682. California State University San Marcos Public Health students take on a median of $17,527 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,908 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. See the full California State University San Marcos profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 894 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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