by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for public health students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,176 bachelor's degrees in public health during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The public health bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality public health program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 bachelor's degree.
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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for public health students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
University of Arizona is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in public health. University of Arizona is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tucson.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the public health program report average early career earnings of $40,005.
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Texas A&M University - College Station is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in public health. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station.
Soon after graduation, public health bachelor's recipients typically make about $39,584 in the first five years of their career.
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It's hard to beat The University of Texas at Austin if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in public health. UT Austin is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Austin.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the public health program report average early career income of $35,761.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in public health. Located in the city of Houston, MD Anderson is a public university with a small student population.
Public Health bachelor's degree recipients from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center earn a boost of around $60,438 above the average income of public health majors.
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NAU is a very large public university located in the small city of Flagstaff.
Public Health bachelor's degree recipients from Northern Arizona University receive an earnings boost of approximately $2,328 above the typical earnings of public health graduates.
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Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, public health bachelor's recipients generally make an average of $41,061 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in public health from University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit university located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a bachelor’s in public health from Grand Canyon University
Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the public health degree program at University of Central Oklahoma make $10,327 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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ASU - Skysong is a very large public university located in the city of Scottsdale.
After graduating, public health bachelor's recipients usually earn around $41,061 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in public health from Arizona State University - SkysongExplore the best public health colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 245 | 1,496 |
| Arizona | 200 | 587 |
| Oklahoma | 190 | 230 |
| New Mexico | 133 | 65 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Public Health has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 22,505 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 3,043 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 2,189 |
| Communication Sciences | 1,677 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 913 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 823 |
| Allied Health Professions | 712 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 643 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 429 |
| Dental Support Services | 293 |
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