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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Louisiana

8 Colleges in the United States
$27,361 Avg Student Debt
$49,482 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for public health students.

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2027 Best Value Public Health Schools in Louisiana

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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Louisiana State University Shreveport earned the #1 spot for value among public health schools in Louisiana. Set in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,327. Public Health graduates carry a median of $28,907 in student loans. Public Health graduates of Louisiana State University Shreveport earn a median of $45,300 early in their careers. Set against $28,907 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in public health will find it at University Of New Orleans, which ranked #2. Set in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,172, compared with $14,008 for out-of-state students. Public Health graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of New Orleans generally make around $42,720. That is a strong return on a $23,048 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Mcneese State University earned it the #3 place for public health. Located in the city of Lake Charles, Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,489, while out-of-state students pay about $9,989. Public Health graduates carry a median of $29,750 in student loans. Early-career public health graduates make about $46,529. That is a strong return on a $29,750 median debt. Mcneese State University admits about 78% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Southeastern Louisiana University one of the best values for public health. Set in the city of Hammond, Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,373, while out-of-state students pay about $20,851. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Southeastern Louisiana University generally make around $34,751. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Xavier University Of Louisiana is a great value for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #5 spot this year. Xavier University Of Louisiana is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $28,979 in tuition and fees. Public Health graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Xavier University Of Louisiana generally make around $46,854. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

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Dillard University
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University earned the #6 position for value in public health this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Dillard University is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $22,734. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $35,000. Public Health graduates of Dillard University earn a median of $35,205 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Dillard University admits about 42% of applicants.

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Loyola University New Orleans landed the #7 spot for public health value this year. Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Students from in state pay about $49,440 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $26,606. Early-career public health graduates make about $48,040. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Loyola University New Orleans admits about 93% of applicants.

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #8 for value in public health this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,678. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $55,042. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. Roughly 14% 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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