2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best Public Health Bachelor's Degree School for You
Public Health is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 40,596 degrees and certificates were awarded to students with this major.
It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking. This report analyzed 463 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for healthcare 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 United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in Public Health
Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Irvine the most popular school in the United States for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public college with a very large student population.
About 78% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 22% are male.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UC Irvine take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,278. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $181, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 463 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the # 2 spot on the list. UofSC is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
Women make up 80% of the public health majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UofSC accumulate an average of around $23,261 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $304, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 463 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 3 spot on the list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.
About 81% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 19% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debt load of $23,829. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $333.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
About 80% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 20% are male.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UMCP take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,209. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $323, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at California State University - Northridge helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular public health schools in the United States. CSUN is a very large public school located in the city of Northridge.
About 79% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 21% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from CSUN carry an average student debt load of $17,449.
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The University of Texas at Austin 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 #6 on the list. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 79% of the public health majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $19,805 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $274, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho 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 town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-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.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at BYU - I take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $15,230.
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University of California - San Diego 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 #8 on the list. UCSD is a fairly large public school located in the city of La Jolla.
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 UCSD carry an average student debt load of $16,008. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $205.
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California State University - Fullerton 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 #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 84% of the public health majors at the school.
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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 84% of the public health majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at UMass Amherst accumulate an average of around $23,809 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $165.
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With a ranking of #11, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. NAU is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
Women make up 80% of the public health majors at the school.
On average, public health graduates from NAU take out $24,126 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 $341.
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University of Washington - Seattle Campus 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. UW Seattle is a very large public school located in the large city of Seattle.
Of the 277 students majoring in public health at UW Seattle, 18% are male and 82% are female.
On average, public health graduates from UW Seattle take out $17,500 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $383.
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East Carolina University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree public health programs. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
About 83% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 17% are male.
Public Health majors at ECU take out an average of $23,968 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $271.
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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 269 students majoring in public health at UTSA, 23% are male and 77% are female.
On average, public health graduates from UTSA take out $23,989 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $128, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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With a ranking of #15, Wayne State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the large city of Detroit.
Of the 266 students majoring in public health at Wayne State, 21% are male and 79% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, public health majors at Wayne State accumulate an average of around $25,837 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #16, San Jose State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a very large student population.
About 82% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 18% are male.
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University of Florida came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 229 students majoring in public health at UF, 16% are male and 84% are female.
On average, public health graduates from UF take out $19,060 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $248, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of California - Berkeley 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 #18 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 223 students majoring in public health at UC Berkeley, 21% are male and 79% are female.
Public Health majors at UC Berkeley take out an average of $12,840 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $304, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Arizona 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 #19 on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
Women make up 84% of the public health majors at the school.
Public Health majors at University of Arizona take out an average of $20,230 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $366.
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Texas A&M University - College Station 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 #20 on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.
Of the 218 students majoring in public health at Texas A&M College Station, 20% are male and 80% are female.
On average, public health graduates from Texas A&M College Station take out $19,081 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 $347.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree public health programs. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 74% of the public health majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, public health graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $25,527. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $205.
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Monroe College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Bronx, Monroe College is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 214 students majoring in public health at Monroe College, 10% are male and 90% are female.
Public Health majors at Monroe College take out an average of $32,348 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 $123.
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With a ranking of #23, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 76% of the public health majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UIUC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,255. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $333.
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Kent State University at Kent 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 #23 on the list. Kent State is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Kent.
Of the 203 students majoring in public health at Kent State, 20% are male and 80% are female.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Kent State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,827. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.
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With a ranking of #25, California State University - Los Angeles did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students working on their bachelor’s degree. Cal State LA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Los Angeles.
About 81% of the students majoring in public health at the school are women while 19% are male.
Public Health majors at Cal State LA take out an average of $15,439 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Remaining Award Winners
This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 463 different United States public health schools we analyzed.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Public Health students that almost earned our Most Popular Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL |
| 73 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 75 | National University | La Jolla, CA |
| 76 | University of Michigan - Dearborn | Dearborn, MI |
| 76 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| 76 | Georgia College & State University | Milledgeville, GA |
| 76 | SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY |
| 76 | University of Oklahoma Norman Campus | Norman, OK |
| 81 | University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY |
| 82 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 83 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 84 | University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu, HI |
| 85 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 85 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 85 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| 88 | Northwestern University | Evanston, IL |
| 88 | Truman State University | Kirksville, MO |
| 90 | Tufts University | Medford, MA |
| 91 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL |
| 91 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
Public Health by Region
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Public Health Related Majors
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 |
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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