by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 8 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 326 bachelor's degrees in general public health to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The general public health bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general public health students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Public Health Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general public health.
Drexel University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general public health. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from Drexel University
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general public health has to look into West Chester University of Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general public health. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general public health. East Stroudsburg University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of East Stroudsburg.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from La Salle University
Located in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from Arcadia University
IUP is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Indiana.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Located in the small city of Erie, Mercyhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general public health from Mercyhurst University
Learn about other programs related to General Public Health that might interest you.
Explore all the Best General Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 354 |
| Maryland | 370 | 130 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 425 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 74 |
| Delaware | 224 | 17 |
One of 12 majors within the Public Health area of study, General Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 140 |
| Health Services Administration | 42 |
| Other Public Health | 35 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 23 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 21 |
| Environmental Health | 15 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 5 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 1 |
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