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2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

50 Ranked Colleges
565 Degrees Awarded
$34,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 20,721 people earned their degree in general public health, making the major the 42nd most popular in the United States.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 565 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 50 colleges that offer a degree in general public health. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general public health programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general public health program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, California
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 50 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stanford University landed the #1 spot on the list. Stanford University is located in Stanford, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Stanford also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stanford are $55,011, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at Stanford

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 50 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #2 spot on the list. Harvard is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 17 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, Harvard has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yale University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Yale University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500.

Read full report on General Public Health at Yale University

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Johns Hopkins

#5

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Washington University in St Louis is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, WUSTL has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Washington University in St Louis

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#12 in overall quality

University of Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full UF General Public Health Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Seattle, Washington, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

UW Seattle also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UW Seattle are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at UW Seattle

#24 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at USF Tampa

#3 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Columbia General Public Health Report

Florida International University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at FIU

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Georgia General Public Health Report

#12

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
#15 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Berkeley, California, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UC Berkeley has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at University of California - Berkeley

#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of California - Irvine is a large public school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 6 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Illinois at Chicago ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UIC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UIC are $27,036.

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#15

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#22 in overall quality

San Diego State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

SDSU also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at San Diego State University are $18,658.

Full San Diego State University General Public Health Report

With a ranking of #16, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Ohio State University - Main Campus are $37,141, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at Ohio State University - Main Campus

#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNLV is a large public school situated in Las Vegas, Nevada. It awarded 10 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNLV has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas General Public Health Report

#18

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#13 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general public health degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Read more about General Public Health at Texas A&M College Station

#19

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#7 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane General Public Health Report

#20

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 13 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofSC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#21

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
#23 in overall quality

Georgia Southern University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 29 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree general public health students whose families make $0-$30k list, GaSou has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Southern University are $22,004, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at GaSou

#22

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of Arizona

#23

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #23. University of Utah is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of Utah

#24

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

With a ranking of #24, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Hawaii at Manoa are $34,550, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Manoa General Public Health Report

#25

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

Oregon State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Oregon State University is a large school located in Corvallis, Oregon that handed out 9 doctorate’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Oregon State also made our “Best General Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oregon State are $28,121.

Read full report on General Public Health at Oregon State

Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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