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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Louisiana

6 Colleges in the United States
$27,682 Avg Student Debt
$50,256 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Public Health Badge [General Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/public-health-general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general public health education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for general public health students.

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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in Louisiana

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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Louisiana State University Shreveport earned the #1 spot for value among general public health schools in Louisiana. Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public school located in the city of Shreveport. Students from in state pay about $7,327 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,907 to complete the general public health program here. Early-career general public health graduates make about $45,300. Set against $28,907 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Located in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,373, with out-of-state students paying around $20,851. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $26,500. General Public Health graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $34,751 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in general public health will find it at Xavier University Of Louisiana, which ranked #3. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $28,979 in tuition and fees. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Xavier University Of Louisiana generally make around $46,854. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 69%.

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Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Dillard University earned it the #4 place for general public health. Located in the city of New Orleans, Dillard University is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $22,734 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $35,000. General Public Health graduates of Dillard University earn a median of $35,205 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $35,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.

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Loyola University New Orleans came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,440. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $26,606. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Loyola University New Orleans generally make around $48,040. Set against $26,606 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #6 among the best values for general public health. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $22,077 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $55,042. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. Roughly 14% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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