by our College Data Analytics Team
[Public Health](/majors/health-care-professions/public-health/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for public health students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the public health degrees they offer, see the list below.
Arizona Western College tops our 2027 list of the best value public health schools in Arizona. Set in the city of Yuma, Arizona Western College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,060, with out-of-state students paying around $9,870. Public Health graduates of Arizona Western College earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers.
Dine College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. Dine College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Tsaile. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,410. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Dine College generally make around $20,227.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Northern Arizona University earned it the #3 place for public health. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,619, while out-of-state students pay about $20,044. Typical student debt for public health graduates is $24,250. Early-career public health graduates make about $41,561. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Phoenix Arizona earned it the #4 place for public health. Located in the city of Phoenix, University Of Phoenix Arizona is a very large private for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,552. Students borrow a median of $35,323 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of $60,453 early in their careers. Set against $35,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Arizona State University earned it the #5 place for public health. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Public Health graduates carry a median of $25,044 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,083. That is a strong return on a $25,044 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%.
University Of Arizona landed the #6 spot for public health value this year. Located in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,573 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Students borrow a median of $21,699 to complete the public health program here. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $48,651. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Arizona admits about 86% of applicants.
American Intercontinental University Online landed the #7 spot for public health value this year. Located in the city of Chandler, American Intercontinental University Online is a very large private for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $12,397 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $39,107 to complete the public health program here. Early-career public health graduates make about $43,008. Set against $39,107 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Grand Canyon University came in at #8 for value in public health this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $18,508. Public Health graduates carry a median of $30,027 in student loans. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Grand Canyon University generally make around $53,104. That is a strong return on a $30,027 median debt. Grand Canyon University admits about 79% of applicants.
Ashford University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value public health schools. Set in the city of Chandler, Ashford University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,960 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $39,515 to complete the public health program here. Public Health graduates of Ashford University earn a median of $48,441 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $39,515 median debt.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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