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2027 Best Value General Public Health Schools in North Carolina

8 Colleges in the United States
$23,144 Avg Student Debt
$55,375 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 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 North Carolina

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

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For return on investment in general public health, no school beat University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill this year. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,203 to complete the general public health program here. General Public Health graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $75,293 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $16,203 median debt. Roughly 15% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned it the #2 place for general public health. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the general public health program here. Early-career general public health graduates make about $46,752. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes East Carolina University one of the best values for general public health. Located in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $25,750. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $45,253. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%.

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A rank of #4 makes University Of North Carolina At Asheville one of the best values for general public health. University Of North Carolina At Asheville is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Asheville. Students from in state pay about $7,501 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,849. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $23,141. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Asheville generally make around $27,913. Set against $23,141 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Asheville admits about 92% of applicants.

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Appalachian State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general public health, landing the #5 spot this year. Appalachian State University is a very large public school located in the town of Boone. Students from in state pay about $7,579 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $20,361. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $34,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general public health schools. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public school located in the city of Wilmington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,277, with out-of-state students paying around $24,152. Typical student debt for general public health graduates is $23,500. General Public Health graduates of University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn a median of $36,458 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,500 median debt. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Wingate University
Wingate, NC

Wingate University placed #7 among the best values for general public health. Located in the suburb of Wingate, Wingate University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,576. Students borrow a median of $25,556 to complete the general public health program here. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Wingate University generally make around $53,836. That is a strong return on a $25,556 median debt. Wingate University admits about 91% of applicants.

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC

Campbell University placed #8 among the best values for general public health. Located in the town of Buies Creek, Campbell University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $41,600. General Public Health graduates carry a median of $23,641 in student loans. Early-career general public health graduates make about $74,166. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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