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2027 Best Epidemiology Schools in the Southeast Region

10 Colleges in the United States
460 Epidemiology Degrees Awarded
$56,912 Avg Early-Career Salary

Epidemiology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 10 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best epidemiology schools.

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Best Schools for Epidemiology in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the epidemiology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Epidemiology

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in epidemiology. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 13 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the epidemiology program make about $77,997 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,975. More information about a degree in epidemiology from Vanderbilt University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #2 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for epidemiology. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 17 epidemiology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. See the full epidemiology program report for University Of Florida

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in epidemiology, ranking #3. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. Duke University awarded about 19 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans. More information about a degree in epidemiology from Duke University

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

A rank of #4 makes Emory University one of the top schools for epidemiology. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emory University awarded about 153 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from Emory University earn around $66,028 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in epidemiology from Emory University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best epidemiology schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 epidemiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the epidemiology program make about $80,276 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,117 to complete this degree. See the full epidemiology program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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University Of Georgia landed the #6 spot for epidemiology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 epidemiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the epidemiology program make about $25,724 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,977. See the full epidemiology program report for University Of Georgia

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best epidemiology schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 24 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $40,525. Students borrow a median of $18,896 to complete this degree. Get the full epidemiology details for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #8 spot for epidemiology this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 epidemiology degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $54,450. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete this degree. Read more about the epidemiology program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami placed #9 among the best epidemiology schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. University Of Miami awarded about 100 epidemiology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $33,455. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. See the full epidemiology program report for University Of Miami

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University Of Memphis came in at #10 for epidemiology this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. There were roughly 57 epidemiology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Memphis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their epidemiology degree from University Of Memphis earn around $48,890 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Memphis graduates carry a median of $26,315 in student loans. Get the full epidemiology details for University Of Memphis

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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