by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of public health. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 128 master's degrees in public health during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of public health for getting your master's degree school matters. 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 school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for public health students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Public Health Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public health students seeking a a master's degree.
University of Mississippi is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in public health. Ole Miss is a fairly large public university located in the town of University.More information about a master’s in public health from University of Mississippi
It's difficult to beat University of Southern Mississippi if you wish to pursue a master's degree in public health. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those public health students who get their master's degree from University of Southern Mississippi receive $9,306 more than the standard public health grad.
More information about a master’s in public health from University of Southern Mississippi
Jackson State University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a master's degree in public health. Jackson State is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Jackson.
After graduation, public health master's recipients usually make an average of $43,146 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a master’s in public health from Jackson State UniversityExplore all the Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 763 |
| Georgia | 190 | 806 |
| Virginia | 182 | 601 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 519 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 212 |
| Alabama | 151 | 377 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 103 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 189 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 61 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 54 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 105 |
Public Health is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 106 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 11 |
| Health Services Administration | 9 |
| Environmental Health | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 163 |
| Communication Sciences | 105 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 87 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 83 |
| Allied Health Professions | 72 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 38 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
| Medical Science | 4 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 3 |
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