by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for public health students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 82 doctor's degrees in public health to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of public health for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality public health program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public health students working on their doctor's degree.
The public health school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Public Health Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for public health students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center is a good choice for students interested in a doctor's degree in public health. Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in public health. Located in the city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in public health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in public health has to look into Texas A&M University - College Station. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public university located in the city of College Station.More information about a doctorate in public health from Texas A&M University - College Station
It is difficult to beat University of Arizona if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in public health. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of Arizona
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, UNT Health Science Center is a public university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of North Texas Health Science Center
Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin.More information about a doctorate in public health from The University of Texas at Austin
AIU Online is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the rural area of Chandler.More information about a doctorate in public health from American InterContinental University - Online
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Explore the best public health colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 165 | 19 |
| Arizona | 119 | 18 |
| Oklahoma | 92 | 28 |
| New Mexico | 59 | 17 |
Public Health is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 38 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 17 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 11 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 9 |
| Environmental Health | 6 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 2,945 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1,349 |
| Nursing | 1,175 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,083 |
| Dentistry | 510 |
| Chiropractic | 318 |
| Optometry | 247 |
| Communication Sciences | 97 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 88 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 67 |
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