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2026 Best Value Public Health Schools in Delaware

3 Colleges in the United States
$26,018 Avg Student Debt
$58,700 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Public Health Badge [Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value public health schools.

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2026 Best Value Public Health Schools in Delaware

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public health degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Public Health Schools

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Wilmington University crest
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE

Wilmington University tops our 2026 list of the best value public health schools in Delaware. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,630. Students borrow a median of $26,054 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of $57,142 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,054 median debt.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Delaware State University earned it the #2 place for public health. Delaware State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Dover. In-state tuition and fees average $10,670, while out-of-state students pay about $20,634. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $27,000. Public Health graduates of Delaware State University earn a median of $41,572 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 47% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in public health will find it at University Of Delaware, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Public Health graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $35,437. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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