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2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 38,020 people earned their degree in public health, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, public health graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $41,740 and had an average of $35,895 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,473 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,224 and $31,210 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,019 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in public health. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent public health programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the public health program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Health (Income Over $110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the #1 spot on the list. Tucson, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s public health degrees to 240 students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Arizona Public Health Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 33 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at Arizona State University - Tempe

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 9 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UTEP, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New Mexico State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 18 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Wesleyan University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Texas Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree public health students whose families make more than $110k list, Texas Wesleyan has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Wesleyan University are $16,992, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s public health students in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #6 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s public health students in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. ASU - Skysong is a public institution located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 76 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Skysong did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Skysong are $6,724, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Northern Arizona University is a large school located in Flagstaff, Arizona that handed out 14 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NAU Public Health Report

Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 91 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #2 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
#20 in overall quality

Lamar University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Lamar University is a fairly large public school situated in Beaumont, Texas. It awarded 21 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Lamar University also made our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Lamar University are $15,699.

Full Lamar University Public Health Report

#11

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in San Marcos, Texas, this large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s public health students in 2019-2020.

Texas State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico

University of New Mexico - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UNM is a public institution located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNM, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 1 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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University of Central Oklahoma did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. UCO is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s public health degrees to qualified students.

UCO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCO are $17,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Public Health at University of Central Oklahoma

#15

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona

With a ranking of #15, Grand Canyon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Phoenix, Arizona, and it awarded 89 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Grand Canyon University also made our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at Grand Canyon University

University of Houston - Clear Lake came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UH Clear Lake is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s public health degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Clear Lake, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216.

Read full report on Public Health at UH Clear Lake

#17

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#9 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Public Health Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 15 masters’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #9 spot in our “Best Public Health Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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