2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 113 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Public Health program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the public health bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found University of South Carolina - Columbia to be the most popular school for public health students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 80% of the public health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UofSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,261. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $304.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means East Carolina University is a great place for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greenville, ECU is a public college with a very large student population.
About 83% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 17% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from ECU carry an average student debt load of $23,968. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $271, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.
Of the 229 students majoring in public health at UF, 16% are male and 84% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UF accumulate an average of around $19,060 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $248.
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Out of the 113 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Women make up 74% of the public health majors at the school.
On average, public health graduates from USF Tampa take out $25,527 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $205, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 195 students majoring in public health at GMU, 9% are male and 91% are female.
On average, public health graduates from GMU take out $22,732 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 $337.
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With a ranking of #6, The University of Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. UA is a very large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.
Women make up 90% of the public health majors at the school.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $860.
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University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public health students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 88% of the public health majors at the school.
Public Health majors at UNCW take out an average of $23,657 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $361, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #8, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 90% of the public health majors at the school.
On average, public health graduates from UGA take out $23,044 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 $166.
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With a ranking of #9, College of Charleston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 132 students majoring in public health at C of C, 15% are male and 85% are female.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at C of C take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,022. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $447.
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With a ranking of #10, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Clearwater.
Women make up 92% of the public health majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from SPC carry an average student debt load of $33,785.
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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public health students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 22% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $30,420.
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Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for public health students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.
Women make up 92% of the public health majors at the school.
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University of Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 92% of the public health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UARK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,640. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $220.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 85% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 15% are male.
Public Health majors at UAB take out an average of $24,118 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 $230.
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Georgia Southern University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 82% of the public health majors at the school.
On average, public health graduates from GaSou take out $29,308 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $136, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greensboro.
Of the 75 students majoring in public health at UNC Greensboro, 11% are male and 89% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $27,826 in student debt.
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Appalachian State University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree public health programs. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 75 students majoring in public health at Appalachian State, 20% are male and 80% are female.
On average, public health graduates from Appalachian State take out $21,232 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $197.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Public Health students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 18 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC |
| 20 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 21 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| 21 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
Best Public Health Colleges by State
Explore the best public health schools 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 |
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.
- 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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