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2025 Best General Public Health Schools

254 Colleges in the United States
24,667 General Public Health Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in general public health, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #39 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 254 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Public Health Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 24,667 degrees in general public health annually.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great General Public Health School

Best General Public Health Schools The general public health program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Public Health rankings. For our Best Overall General Public Health School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your General Public Health Degree Level

Associate Degrees in General Public Health
Bachelor's Degrees in General Public Health
Master's Degrees in General Public Health
Doctor's Degrees in General Public Health

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Public Health Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Public Health in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general public health degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in General Public Health

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
785 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Johns Hopkins University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general public health. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were about 785 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In DC

George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general public health. Located in the large city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GWU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 26 general public health students who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WA
372 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in general public health has to take a look at University of Washington - Seattle Campus. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 372 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NJ
448 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good option for students pursuing a degree in general public health. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 448 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
320 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 320 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
149 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #13 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were about 149 general public health students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
352 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the small city of Amherst. This university ranks 10th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 352 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.

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New York University
New York, NY
Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NY
53 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 53 general public health students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MN
52 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis. A Best Colleges rank of #45 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMN Twin Cities is a great university overall.

There were approximately 52 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UMN Twin Cities in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
455 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 455 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX
107 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Houston, UTHealth is a public university with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 107 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UTHealth in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CA
469 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 469 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent data year.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IA
134 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.

There were about 134 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Iowa in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
117 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMCP is a great university overall.

There were about 117 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UMCP in the most recent data year.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
166 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. This university ranks 1st out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 166 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
385 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

University of Arizona is a very large public university located in the city of Tucson. This university ranks 3rd out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 385 general public health students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In IL
53 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were approximately 53 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
254 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.

There were roughly 254 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OK
52 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Oklahoma City, UOHSC is a public university with a small student population.

There were about 52 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UOHSC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In LA

Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 26 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In CA
125 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 125 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
367 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

UAB is a very large public university located in the city of Birmingham. This university ranks 4th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 367 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent data year.

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Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
30th Most Popular In CA

Loma Linda University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Loma Linda.

There were about 10 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Loma Linda University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
180 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

UT Austin is a very large public university located in the city of Austin. This university ranks 2nd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 180 general public health students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
132 General Public Health Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 132 general public health students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent data year.

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Rest of the Top Best General Public Health Schools

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT
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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
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American University
Washington, DC
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General Public Health students that almost earned our Best General Public Health Schools award.

Rank College Location
51 University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Cincinnati, OH
52 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
53 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
54 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
55 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
56 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
57 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
58 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH
59 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
60 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
61 University of New England Biddeford, ME
62 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI
63 University of Maryland - Baltimore Baltimore, MD
64 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
65 Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH
66 Benedictine University Lisle, IL
67 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL
68 California State University - Chico Chico, CA
69 St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN
70 Arcadia University Glenside, PA
71 George Mason University Fairfax, VA
72 The Graduate Center, CUNY New York, NY
73 Adelphi University Garden City, NY
74 Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL
75 Simmons University Boston, MA
76 Hofstra University Hempstead, NY
77 Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA
78 Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY
79 California State University - Sacramento Sacramento, CA
80 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
81 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
82 California State University - Fullerton Fullerton, CA
83 University of Missouri - Columbia Columbia, MO
84 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

General Public Health by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 12 majors within the Public Health area of study, General Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to General Public Health

Related Major Annual Graduates
Public Health Education and Promotion 4,139
Other Public Health 3,136
Health Services Administration 3,074
Community Health and Preventive Medicine 2,232
International Public Health/International Health 1,561
Environmental Health 1,332
Behavioral Aspects of Health 763
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 258
Health/Medical Physics 238
Maternal and Child Health 179

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