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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Connecticut

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,410 Avg Student Debt
$64,698 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Public Health Badge [General Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general public health education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general public health students.

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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general public health, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Public Health Schools

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Our analysis ranked Southern Connecticut State University the best value for a degree in general public health in Connecticut. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Southern Connecticut State University generally make around $46,945. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $14,357. Early-career general public health graduates make about $72,627. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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University Of Connecticut is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general public health, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,044, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $67,320. Set against $23,637 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Connecticut admits about 52% of applicants.

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University Of Bridgeport came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $35,760 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,601 to complete the general public health program here. Early-career general public health graduates make about $56,368. Set against $28,601 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Bridgeport admits about 83% of applicants.

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at Goodwin College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,188. Students borrow a median of $40,453 to complete the general public health program here. Early-career general public health graduates make about $52,724. That is a strong return on a $40,453 median debt.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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