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2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

55 Ranked Colleges
2,477 Degrees Awarded
$24,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Southeast region, there were 4,401 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,477 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 55 colleges that offered 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general public health program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Public Health in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 102 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 103 diplomas to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at University of Florida

#3

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of West Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 46 masters’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UWF are $24,894.

Read full report on General Public Health at The University of West Florida

#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 236 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Public Health at USF Tampa

#19 in overall quality

Out of the 55 schools in the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 65 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at FIU

#6

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Augusta, Georgia, and it awarded 20 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Augusta University are $20,712, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at Augusta University

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Florida State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 33 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at Florida State University

#8

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 56 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American Military University are $7,050.

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#9

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Marshall University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Marshall University General Public Health Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 57 diplomas to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476.

Read more about General Public Health at UGA

#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general public health degrees to 39 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of Virginia

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 173 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

UAB also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham

With a ranking of #13, Louisiana State University - Shreveport did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is located in Shreveport, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Louisiana State University - Shreveport

#14

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

ECU also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at East Carolina University are $20,685.

Read more about General Public Health at ECU

#15

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full West Virginia University General Public Health Report

#16

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#11 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 55 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at George Mason University

#17

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at Middle Tennessee State University

With a ranking of #18, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general public health degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida A&M University are $24,669, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

#19

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

East Tennessee State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. ETSU is a public institution located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 66 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ETSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ETSU are $25,679, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Public Health at ETSU

#20

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #20. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 28 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best General Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Read full report on General Public Health at Vanderbilt University

#21

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

Georgia Southern University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 27 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at GaSou are $22,004, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at GaSou

#22

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s general public health students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Western Kentucky University General Public Health Report

#23

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general public health degrees to 34 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Public Health at University of Memphis

#24

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 29 masters’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 Southern Miss are $10,896.

Full University of Southern Mississippi General Public Health Report

#25

Tennessee State University

Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #25, Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 15 masters’s general public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Tennessee State University are $20,860, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tennessee State University General Public Health Report

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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%.

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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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