by our College Data Analytics Team
[Environmental Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/environmental-health/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong environmental health education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools to find the best return on investment for environmental health students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in environmental health, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is West Chester University Of Pennsylvania, our #1 best value for environmental health in Pennsylvania. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Students from in state pay about $10,775 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,599. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. The acceptance rate is 78%.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental health schools. Set in the town of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,236 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,202. Students borrow a median of $27,250 to complete the environmental health program here. Environmental Health graduates of East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $35,380 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental health schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the environmental health program here. Environmental Health graduates of Temple University earn a median of $54,642 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.
University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value environmental health schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Environmental Health graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Soon after graduation, environmental health degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 5%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earned it the #5 place for environmental health. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $21,926 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,430. Typical student debt for environmental health graduates is $21,500. Environmental Health graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $58,507 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $21,500 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Lehigh University earned the #6 position for value in environmental health this year. Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,980. Environmental Health graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Environmental Health graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 26%.
Drexel University landed the #7 spot for environmental health value this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the environmental health program here. Environmental Health graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $50,059 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
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