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2027 Best General Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

42 Colleges in the United States
3,270 General Public Health Degrees Awarded
$50,601 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Public Health programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general public health programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 42 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general public health students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Public Health in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general public health degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Public Health

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general public health. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 348 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. General Public Health graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $73,074 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. Get the full general public health details for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the top schools for general public health. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 general public health students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $57,119. Students borrow a median of $23,822 to complete this degree. Read more about the general public health program at George Washington University

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Johns Hopkins University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general public health, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 314 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. General Public Health graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $66,959 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,500 to complete this degree. See the full general public health program report for Johns Hopkins University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general public health schools. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 70 general public health degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of New York University earn a median of $52,113 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Get the full general public health details for New York University

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Students looking for a strong general public health program will find one at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #5. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 479 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $56,490 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full general public health program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Maryland College Park placed #6 among the best general public health schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 118 general public health degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $55,440 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,424 to complete this degree. Read more about the general public health program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general public health schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. About 264 general public health degrees were awarded at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Cuny Graduate School And University Center generally make around $74,028. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. More information about a degree in general public health from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Suny Downstate Medical Center earned the #8 position for general public health this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Brooklyn. About 137 general public health degrees were awarded at Suny Downstate Medical Center in the most recent year. Students who receive their general public health degree from Suny Downstate Medical Center earn around $74,881 in the first couple years of their career. Suny Downstate Medical Center graduates carry a median of $24,882 in student loans. Read more about the general public health program at Suny Downstate Medical Center

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University placed #9 among the best general public health schools. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 28 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $64,289 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Get the full general public health details for Stony Brook University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general public health schools. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 95 general public health degrees were awarded at Towson University in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of Towson University earn a median of $50,370 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete this degree. Get the full general public health details for Towson University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #11 among the best general public health schools. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 69 general public health degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $43,280 early in their careers. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general public health program report for Syracuse University

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Franklin And Marshall College came in at #12 for general public health this year. Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lancaster. Franklin And Marshall College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 18 general public health degrees were awarded at Franklin And Marshall College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $43,134 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,875. More information about a degree in general public health from Franklin And Marshall College

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University Of Rochester landed the #13 spot for general public health this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Rochester awarded about 21 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $60,865 in their early career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full general public health program report for University Of Rochester

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Thomas Jefferson University earned the #14 position for general public health this year. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. Thomas Jefferson University awarded about 43 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. General Public Health graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $61,081 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. Read more about the general public health program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University earned the #15 position for general public health this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 78% of students finish within six years. Drexel University awarded about 35 general public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from Drexel University generally make around $50,059. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full general public health program report for Drexel University

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania placed #16 among the best general public health schools. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 66 general public health students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. See the full general public health program report for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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University At Buffalo landed the #17 spot for general public health this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. About 221 general public health degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of University At Buffalo earn a median of $47,130 early in their careers. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general public health from University At Buffalo

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American University
Washington, DC

American University landed the #18 spot for general public health this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 56 general public health degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of American University earn a median of $52,907 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,452. Get the full general public health details for American University

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University Of Maryland Baltimore earned the #19 position for general public health this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 20 general public health students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. General Public Health graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $60,071 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. See the full general public health program report for University Of Maryland Baltimore

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Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earned the #20 position for general public health this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public university. About 25 general public health degrees were awarded at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general public health degree from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn around $30,111 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Get the full general public health details for Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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The College Of New Jersey landed the #21 spot for general public health this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Ewing. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 61 general public health students who graduated with this degree at The College Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general public health degree from The College Of New Jersey earn around $56,617 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,130. See the full general public health program report for The College Of New Jersey

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey earned the #22 position for general public health this year. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 26 general public health students who graduated with this degree at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general public health degree recipients from William Paterson University Of New Jersey generally make around $46,981. William Paterson University Of New Jersey graduates carry a median of $25,644 in student loans. Get the full general public health details for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #23 among the best general public health schools. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 28 general public health degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $61,758 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,266 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general public health from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Cuny Laguardia Community College earned the #24 position for general public health this year. Cuny Laguardia Community College is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City. There were roughly 11 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Laguardia Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general public health program make about $31,437 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,858 to complete this degree. See the full general public health program report for Cuny Laguardia Community College

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University came in at #25 for general public health this year. Located in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Arcadia University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 25 general public health degrees were awarded at Arcadia University in the most recent year. General Public Health graduates of Arcadia University earn a median of $46,764 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,921 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general public health from Arcadia University

Rest of the Top 42 General Public Health Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general public health ranking:

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Saint Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
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Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
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Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 42 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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