by our College Data Analytics TeamPublic Health is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for public health students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public health degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Clemson University, our #1 school for public health. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 15 public health degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $53,834 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. Get the full public health details for Clemson University
A rank of #2 makes University Of South Carolina Columbia one of the top schools for public health. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. About 566 public health degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their public health degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $64,396 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Read more about the public health program at University Of South Carolina Columbia
A rank of #3 makes College Of Charleston one of the top schools for public health. Set in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. College Of Charleston awarded about 119 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $31,848 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,926. Read more about the public health program at College Of Charleston
Furman University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Greenville. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 public health degrees were awarded at Furman University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. Students borrow a median of $23,764 to complete this degree. See the full public health program report for Furman University
Lander University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public institution. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. Lander University awarded about 23 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Lander University earn around $37,548 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,064. More information about a degree in public health from Lander University
Coastal Carolina University came in at #6 for public health this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Coastal Carolina University awarded about 54 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $29,862 early in their careers. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full public health details for Coastal Carolina University
Charleston Southern University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best public health schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Charleston. About 47% of students finish within six years. About 17 public health degrees were awarded at Charleston Southern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $46,288 in their early career. Charleston Southern University graduates carry a median of $27,569 in student loans. See the full public health program report for Charleston Southern University
University Of South Carolina Beaufort landed the #8 spot for public health this year. University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Bluffton. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 30 public health students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Beaufort in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from University Of South Carolina Beaufort earn around $33,628 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at University Of South Carolina Beaufort
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 8 schools evaluated.
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