by our College Data Analytics Team
[Public Health Education and Promotion](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-education-and-promotion/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health education and promotion education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health education and promotion students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public health education and promotion degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Dine College, our #1 best value for public health education and promotion in the Southwest Region. Set in the rural area of Tsaile, Dine College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,410. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $20,227.
New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value public health education and promotion schools. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,183, with out-of-state students paying around $25,307. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $41,028. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Arizona State University one of the best values for public health education and promotion. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for public health education and promotion graduates is $25,044. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $55,083. That is a strong return on a $25,044 median debt. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value public health education and promotion schools. Located in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Typical student debt for public health education and promotion graduates is $24,250. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $31,844. That is a strong return on a $24,250 median debt. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.
University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value public health education and promotion schools. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $69,574. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants.
University Of North Texas earned the #6 position for value in public health education and promotion this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Students borrow a median of $21,817 to complete the public health education and promotion program here. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $49,157 early in their careers. Set against $21,817 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Texas State University San Marcos placed #7 among the best values for public health education and promotion. Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, compared with $22,930 for out-of-state students. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates carry a median of $26,710 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health education and promotion degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos generally make around $35,564. That is a strong return on a $26,710 median debt. Texas State University San Marcos admits about 89% of applicants.
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value public health education and promotion schools. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career public health education and promotion graduates make about $48,360. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value public health education and promotion schools. Set in the suburb of Edmond, University Of Central Oklahoma is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,818 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,704. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates carry a median of $21,625 in student loans. Public Health Education And Promotion graduates of University Of Central Oklahoma earn a median of $49,560 early in their careers. Set against $21,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #10 for value in public health education and promotion this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete the public health education and promotion program here. Soon after graduation, public health education and promotion degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $35,761. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.
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