2023 Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Public Health School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public health was ranked 9th in Mississippi. In fact, 219 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in Mississippi to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi
The colleges and universities below are the best for public health majors pursuing a .
Top Mississippi Schools in Public Health
Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.
Out of the 6 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Itawamba Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Public Health Schools in Mississippi list. ICC is a small public school located in the town of Fulton.
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The excellent programs at Mississippi University for Women helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Columbus, MUW is a public college with a small student population.
Public Health majors at MUW take out an average of $31,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
The excellent programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Mississippi. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Southern Miss take out is $30,750.
Jackson State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Jackson.
Best Public Health Colleges in the Southeast Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | 1,477 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
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Public Health Related Rankings by Major
One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, public health has other similar majors worth exploring.
Public Health Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 22,778 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4,563 |
| Other Public Health | 3,432 |
| Health Services Administration | 3,119 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,272 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,599 |
| Environmental Health | 1,344 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 814 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 258 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 211 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 163 |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 43 |
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 6 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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