[Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/public-health-community-nurse-nursing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health/community nurse/nursing education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for public health/community nurse/nursing students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public health/community nurse/nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Jacksonville State University the best value for a degree in public health/community nurse/nursing in the Southeast Region. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,894, with out-of-state students paying around $23,334. Typical student debt for public health/community nurse/nursing graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from Jacksonville State University generally make around $74,453. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Jacksonville State University admits about 78% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Arkansas At Monticello one of the best values for public health/community nurse/nursing. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. Students from in state pay about $9,292 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,857. Students borrow a median of $15,611 to complete the public health/community nurse/nursing program here. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Arkansas At Monticello generally make around $63,323. That is a strong return on a $15,611 median debt.
East Carolina University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health/community nurse/nursing, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical student debt for public health/community nurse/nursing graduates is $25,264. Early-career public health/community nurse/nursing graduates make about $96,898. That is a strong return on a $25,264 median debt. East Carolina University admits about 89% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in public health/community nurse/nursing will find it at Emory University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,280 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the public health/community nurse/nursing program here. Early-career public health/community nurse/nursing graduates make about $67,840. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in public health/community nurse/nursing will find it at Bluefield College, which ranked #5. Bluefield College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Bluefield. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $26,770. Typical student debt for public health/community nurse/nursing graduates is $22,442. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from Bluefield College generally make around $89,770. Set against $22,442 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bluefield College admits about 59% of applicants.
University Of Miami earned the #6 position for value in public health/community nurse/nursing this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete the public health/community nurse/nursing program here. Soon after graduation, public health/community nurse/nursing degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $57,234. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. University Of Miami admits about 19% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked 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 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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