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2024 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland

5 Colleges in Maryland
45 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in public health, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #104 in the country in terms of popularity. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 45 associate degrees in public health during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Public Health School for Your Associate Degree

Best Public Health Associate Degree Schools in Maryland The public health associate 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 associate degree.

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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 Associate Degree Schools in Maryland list to help you make the college decision.


 

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Public Health in Maryland

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public health students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Maryland Schools for an Associate in Public Health

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
23 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Montgomery College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in public health. Montgomery College is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Rockville.More information about a associate in public health from Montgomery College

2
6 Annual Graduates

Howard Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in public health. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in public health from Howard Community College

3
4 Annual Graduates

Anne Arundel Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in public health. Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in public health from Anne Arundel Community College

4
1 Annual Graduates

Prince George's Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in public health. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in public health from Prince George’s Community College

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Cecil College crest
Cecil College
North East, MD
10 Annual Graduates

Cecil College is a small public college located in the rural area of North East.More information about a associate in public health from Cecil College

6
1 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in public health from Harford Community College


 

Best Public Health Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Public Health Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 196 173
Pennsylvania 179 30
New Jersey 137 46

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.

Public Health Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Other Public Health 23
General Public Health 15
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 1,466
Allied Health Professions 376
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 234
Mental & Social Health Services 193
Dental Support Services 107
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 52
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 49
Health/Medical Prep Programs 13
Somatic Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 10

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