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2023 Most Popular Colleges for General Public Health in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Public Health is the 39th most popular major in the country with 22,778 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 3,802 general public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 84 colleges that offer a degree in general public health. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in general public health.

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Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region general public health students.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Johns Hopkins University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 542 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Public Health at Johns Hopkins University

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Out of the 84 schools in the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #2 spot on the list. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 476 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Public Health at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 348 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York General Public Health Report

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The Graduate Center, CUNY
New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Graduate Center, CUNY. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized school located in New York, New York that handed out 237 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about General Public Health at The Graduate Center

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

Out of the 84 schools in the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 159 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University at Buffalo General Public Health Report

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 140 diplomas to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full SRU General Public Health Report

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 164 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Public Health at University at Albany

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 122 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Read full report on General Public Health at WCUPA

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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 129 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Thomas Jefferson University General Public Health Report

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

With a ranking of #10, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general public health degrees to 105 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Montclair State University General Public Health Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 112 diplomas to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read more about General Public Health at NYU

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University of Maryland - College Park ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 89 degrees to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full University of Maryland - College Park General Public Health Report

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

American University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general public health degrees to 74 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full American University General Public Health Report

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read full report on General Public Health at Drexel

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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Downstate is located in Brooklyn, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 87 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University General Public Health Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 54 diplomas to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Read full report on General Public Health at Syracuse University

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

With a ranking of #17, The College of New Jersey did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Ewing, New Jersey, and it awarded 53 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Public Health at TCNJ

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Monroe College
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #18, Monroe College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Bronx, New York, this medium-sized private for-profit school awarded 48 degrees to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

Read more about General Public Health at Monroe College

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on General Public Health at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Arcadia University
Glenside, Pennsylvania

Arcadia University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Arcadia is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It awarded 43 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Arcadia University General Public Health Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 33 degrees to qualified ’s general public health students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on General Public Health at GWU

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

With a ranking of #22, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 32 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Read full report on General Public Health at Stony Brook University

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Bronx Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Bronx, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general public health degrees to 32 students in 2020-2021.

Full BCC General Public Health Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 32 ’s general public health degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Cornell General Public Health Report

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

With a ranking of #25, Hofstra University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Public Health Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hofstra is located in Hempstead, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 ’s general public health degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Hofstra General Public Health Report

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