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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

14 Ranked Colleges
724 Degrees Awarded
$19,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master's in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

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

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,446 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 724 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,438 and $39,783 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in general public health. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general public health programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general public health program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health (Income $75-$110k) in the Plains States Region

#1

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UND, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UND are $18,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UND General Public Health Report

#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 74 degrees to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMN Twin Cities, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities are $28,845.

Full UMN Twin Cities General Public Health Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Dakota State University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general public health degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus General Public Health Report

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #4 spot on the list. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 masters’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Iowa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Iowa are $27,613, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Iowa

#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 10 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Missouri State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Missouri State University - Springfield are $12,042.

Read full report on General Public Health at Missouri State

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 70 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our plains states region master’s degree general public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, Mizzou has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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

#7

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#9 in overall quality

St Catherine University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. St Catherine University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 20 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Kate’s not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St Catherine University are $17,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Kansas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at K -State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115.

Read full report on General Public Health at K -State

#9

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Brookings, South Dakota, and it awarded 6 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

South Dakota State also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State are $16,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full South Dakota State University General Public Health Report

#10

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri
#4 in overall quality

Saint Louis University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. SLU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 47 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SLU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SLU are $22,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at SLU

#11

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
#13 in overall quality

University of Kansas ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general public health degrees to 22 students in 2019-2020.

KU also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at KU are $25,007, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of Kansas

#12

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Capella University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Capella University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 67 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Capella University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767.

Read more about General Public Health at Capella University

Concordia University, Nebraska did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. This small school is located in Seward, Nebraska, and it awarded 6 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Concordia University, Nebraska not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Nebraska are $8,650, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Concordia University, Nebraska

#14

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#5 in overall quality

Creighton University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Plains States Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Creighton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Creighton also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton are $18,528.

Read full report on General Public Health at Creighton

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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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