by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of public health. Combined, these schools handed out 247 doctor's degrees in public health to qualified students.
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The public health doctor'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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for public health students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Public Health Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for public health students seeking a a doctor's degree.
University of Iowa is a good option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in public health. Iowa is a fairly large public university located in the city of Iowa City.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of Iowa
University of Nebraska Medical Center is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in public health. UNMC is a small public university located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in public health. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in public health from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Capella University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in public health. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Capella University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Doctorate recipients from the public health major at Capella University make $7,269 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a doctorate in public health from Capella University
SLU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a doctorate in public health from Saint Louis University
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Walden University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their doctorate from the public health program report average early career wages of $75,638.
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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 176 |
| Other Public Health | 46 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 12 |
| Environmental Health | 6 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 2,453 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 1,891 |
| Nursing | 1,518 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1,279 |
| Chiropractic | 1,114 |
| Dentistry | 559 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 130 |
| Communication Sciences | 129 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 92 |
| Allied Health Professions | 86 |
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