2023 Best Public Health Schools in Arizona
Finding the Best Public Health School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public health was ranked 4th in Arizona. In fact, 1,067 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Public Health Schools in Arizona ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for healthcare students.
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2023 Best Public Health Schools in Arizona
The following schools top our list of the Best Public Health Colleges.
Top Arizona Schools in Public Health
Our analysis found Central Arizona College to be the best school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in Arizona. Pinal County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Coolidge.
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The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Arizona. Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from ASU - Skysong carry an average student debtload of $23,624. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $359.
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The excellent programs at Northern Arizona University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best public health schools in Arizona. NAU is a very large public school located in the small city of Flagstaff.
On average, public health graduates from NAU take out $23,521 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $341, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 8 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at ASU - Tempe take out is $23,624. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $359.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Public Health Schools in Arizona list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
While working on their degree, public health majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $22,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $366.
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Grand Canyon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Public Health Schools in Arizona ranking. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
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Arizona Western College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. AWC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Yuma.
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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best public health programs. AIU Online is a large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Schaumburg.
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State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 2,111 |
Oklahoma | 312 |
New Mexico | 159 |
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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 |
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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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Public Health
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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 8 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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