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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Connecticut

7 Colleges in the United States
$26,232 Avg Student Debt
$63,248 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Public Health Badge [Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong public health education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health students.

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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in public health, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Public Health Schools

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Western Connecticut State University earned the #1 spot for value among public health schools in Connecticut. Set in the city of Danbury, Western Connecticut State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,401, compared with $16,901 for out-of-state students. Public Health graduates carry a median of $25,332 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Western Connecticut State University generally make around $47,559. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $67,250. Students borrow a median of $14,357 to complete the public health program here. Early-career public health graduates make about $72,627. That is a strong return on a $14,357 median debt. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Southern Connecticut State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Students from in state pay about $13,442 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,942. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $25,000. Early-career public health graduates make about $46,945. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 92% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Connecticut came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. Students from in state pay about $21,044 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,712 for out-of-state students. Public Health graduates carry a median of $23,637 in student loans. Early-career public health graduates make about $67,320. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 52% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in public health will find it at University Of Bridgeport, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,760. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $28,601. Early-career public health graduates make about $56,368. That is a strong return on a $28,601 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College landed the #6 spot for public health value this year. Located in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $21,188. Students borrow a median of $40,453 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Goodwin College generally make around $52,724. Set against $40,453 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven came in at #7 for value in public health this year. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. Students from in state pay about $47,332 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of University Of New Haven earn a median of $49,615 early in their careers. Set against $26,244 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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