2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Public Health 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're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. This report analyzed 111 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Health Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular Public Health Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Benedictine University the most popular school in the Great Lakes Region for public health students. Located in the large suburb of Lisle, Benedictine U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. UW - Madison is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Madison.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Wayne State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Detroit, Wayne State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Wayne State take out is $24,997.
Out of the 111 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Kent State University at Kent landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Kent State take out is $29,506. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $238.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Indiana University - Bloomington. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the small city of Bloomington, IU Bloomington is a public college with a very large student population.
Public Health majors at IU Bloomington take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $205.
Read full report on Public Health at Indiana University - Bloomington
With a ranking of #6, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students. UIUC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Champaign.
While working on their degree, public health majors at UIUC accumulate an average of around $19,823 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $333.
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #7 on the list. U-M is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor.
While working on their degree, public health majors at U-M accumulate an average of around $20,959 in student debt.
Read full report on Public Health at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. IUPUI is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.
On average, public health graduates from IUPUI take out $24,324 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $344, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Located in the city of Chicago, UIC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UIC take out is $19,500.
Ohio State University - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Ohio State is a very large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
Public Health majors at Ohio State take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Purdue University Global landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Located in the small city of Indianapolis, Purdue University Global is a public school with a very large student population.
Chamberlain University - Illinois ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large suburb of Addison, Chamberlain - Illinois is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Full Public Health at Chamberlain University - Illinois Report
Northwestern University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Evanston.
On average, public health graduates from Northwestern take out $14,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Purdue is a fairly large public school located in the city of West Lafayette.
Public Health majors at Purdue take out an average of $19,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #15, University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students. Located in the city of Cincinnati, UC is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from UC carry an average student debt load of $29,312. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $609.
Full Public Health at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report
Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #16 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a large public school located in the town of Oxford.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Miami University - Oxford take out is $21,375. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $515.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Public Health students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | La Crosse, WI |
| 18 | University of Michigan - Dearborn | Dearborn, MI |
| 19 | Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL |
| 20 | University of Toledo | Toledo, OH |
| 21 | University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| 22 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center, MI |
Best Public Health Colleges by State
Explore the best public health colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 992 |
| Ohio | 985 |
| Illinois | 1,675 |
| Indiana | 860 |
| Wisconsin | 297 |
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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