2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Ohio
[General Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 13 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general public health schools.
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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Ohio
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general public health degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value General Public Health Schools
Leading the list is Youngstown State University, our #1 best value for general public health in Ohio. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,926, compared with $10,286 for out-of-state students. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $26,373 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Youngstown State University generally make around $49,025. That is a strong return on a $26,373 median debt. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cleveland State University earned it the #2 place for general public health. Set in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,982, compared with $18,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,336 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Cleveland State University earn a median of $63,255 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cleveland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Wright State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for general public health. Set in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,991, compared with $20,691 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,836 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Wright State University Main Campus earn a median of $58,009 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 96%.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,244, with out-of-state students paying around $40,022. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $48,552. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ohio State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
University Of Toledo came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,771 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.
Kent State University At Kent placed #6 among the best values for general public health. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $28,884. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $45,413. That is a strong return on a $28,884 median debt. Kent State University At Kent admits about 86% of applicants.
Ohio University Main Campus landed the #7 spot for general public health value this year. Set in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,158, while out-of-state students pay about $24,838. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. General Public Health graduates of Ohio University Main Campus earn a median of $37,883 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
University Of Rio Grande came in at #8 for value in general public health this year. Set in the rural area of Rio Grande, University Of Rio Grande is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,560. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $27,044. Early-career general public health graduates make about $46,611. That is a strong return on a $27,044 median debt.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $30,500. General Public Health graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $47,019 early in their careers. Set against $30,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #10 spot for general public health value this year. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $28,625. General Public Health graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $55,859 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
Baldwin Wallace College placed #11 among the best values for general public health. Located in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,832. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Baldwin Wallace College generally make around $54,089. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Miami University Oxford earned the #12 position for value in general public health this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,519 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,965 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of $37,533 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.
Case Western Reserve University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $66,608. Students borrow a median of $25,106 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University generally make around $55,623. That is a strong return on a $25,106 median debt. Roughly 36% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 13 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 13 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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