2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Public Health School for You
In 2020-2021, 40,596 public health students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #4 most popular in the country.
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. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 177 schools in the Southeast Region to see which programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region
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Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Public Health
Our analysis found University of South Carolina - Columbia to be the most popular school for public health students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from UofSC carry an average student debt load of $24,393. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $304.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, public health graduates from USF Tampa take out $23,555 in student loans while working on their 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 join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Emory University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Out of the 177 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Liberty University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Lynchburg.
While working on their degree, public health majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $526.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.
Public Health majors at UF take out an average of $18,087 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $248.
East Carolina University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. ECU is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at ECU take out is $26,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $271, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. UAB is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from UAB carry an average student debt load of $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $230.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, public health graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $15,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Public Health at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #9 on the list. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from GMU carry an average student debt load of $22,797. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $337.
Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Georgia State take out is $28,500.
With a ranking of #11, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
On average, public health graduates from American Military University take out $26,168 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Public Health at American Public University System
The University of Alabama ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, public health majors at UA accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $860.
Read full report on Public Health at The University of Alabama
University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #13 on the list. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Athens.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UGA take out is $25,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $166.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale take out is $44,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $158.
Read full report on Public Health at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
University of North Carolina at Wilmington landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. UNCW is a fairly large public school located in the city of Wilmington.
On average, public health graduates from UNCW take out $24,094 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $361, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Georgia Southern University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GaSou is a very large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.
While working on their degree, public health majors at GaSou accumulate an average of around $28,125 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $136, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
College of Charleston came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. C of C is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Charleston.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at C of C take out is $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $447.
Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.
St Petersburg College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
On average, public health graduates from SPC take out $33,748 in student loans while working on their degree.
With a ranking of #20, University of Arkansas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for public health students. UARK is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Fayetteville.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UARK take out is $22,930. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $220.
University of Kentucky did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #21 on the list. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at UK take out is $24,180. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $365, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Florida National University - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for public health students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Hialeah, Florida National University - Main Campus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, public health graduates from Florida National University - Main Campus take out $35,579 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Public Health at Florida National University - Main Campus Report
University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, public health graduates from UNC Greensboro carry an average student debt load of $27,131.
Full Public Health at University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report
East Tennessee State University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular public health programs. ETSU is a large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
On average, public health graduates from ETSU take out $21,774 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Public Health at East Tennessee State University Report
Mercer University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.
The average amount in student loans that public health majors at Mercer take out is $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $357, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Public Health students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 28 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 29 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL |
| 30 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 31 | Duke University | Durham, NC |
| 32 | University of Louisville | Louisville, KY |
| 33 | Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| 34 | Everglades University | Boca Raton, FL |
| 34 | Appalachian State University | Boone, NC |
Best Public Health Colleges by State
Explore the best public health schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | 1,477 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
| Arkansas | 233 |
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 Majors Related 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 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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