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2026 Best Health Education Master’s Degree Schools

14 Colleges in the United States
584 Health Education Degrees Awarded
$55,883 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 132 schools to find the best for health education students.

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Best Schools for Health Education in the United States

See the highest-ranked health education schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Health Education

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Our analysis ranked Hofstra University the best school in the country for a degree in health education. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Hempstead. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 14 health education students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Health Education graduates of Hofstra University earn a median of $66,346 early in their careers. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $23,517 in student loans. See the full health education program report for Hofstra University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Adelphi University awarded about 12 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Adelphi University earn around $60,990 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,972. Get the full health education details for Adelphi University

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Students looking for a strong health education program will find one at Cuny Lehman College, which ranked #3. Cuny Lehman College is a large public school located in the city of Bronx. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 health education degrees were awarded at Cuny Lehman College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health education program make about $80,081 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,213. More information about a degree in health education from Cuny Lehman College

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Students looking for a strong health education program will find one at Indiana University Bloomington, which ranked #4. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 13 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Indiana University Bloomington earn around $60,810 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the health education program at Indiana University Bloomington

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Illinois State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Normal. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Illinois State University awarded about 27 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health education program make about $55,591 in their early career. Illinois State University graduates carry a median of $24,149 in student loans. Read more about the health education program at Illinois State University

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Suny College At Cortland placed #6 among the best health education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Cortland. About 68% of students finish within six years. Suny College At Cortland awarded about 21 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Suny College At Cortland generally make around $58,486. Students borrow a median of $25,837 to complete this degree. See the full health education program report for Suny College At Cortland

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Eastern Washington University earned the #7 position for health education this year. Located in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 21 health education students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Washington University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Eastern Washington University generally make around $41,914. Students borrow a median of $23,009 to complete this degree. See the full health education program report for Eastern Washington University

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Utah State University came in at #8 for health education this year. Utah State University is a very large public school located in the city of Logan. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Utah State University awarded about 45 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Utah State University earn around $64,232 in the first couple years of their career. Utah State University graduates carry a median of $14,757 in student loans. Get the full health education details for Utah State University

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Southern Connecticut State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. Southern Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 health education students who graduated with this degree at Southern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $59,256 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,875. Get the full health education details for Southern Connecticut State University

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Bridgewater State University placed #10 among the best health education schools. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 health education students who graduated with this degree at Bridgewater State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Bridgewater State University earn around $57,928 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full health education program report for Bridgewater State University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University landed the #11 spot for health education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. About 63% of students finish within six years. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 11 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Health Education graduates of Nova Southeastern University earn a median of $58,288 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Read more about the health education program at Nova Southeastern University

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #12 spot for health education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Virginia Commonwealth University awarded about 278 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health education program make about $34,677 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,901. Get the full health education details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Suny College At Brockport landed the #13 spot for health education this year. Suny College At Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brockport. Suny College At Brockport graduates 55% of students within six years. Suny College At Brockport awarded about 43 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Suny College At Brockport generally make around $51,694. Suny College At Brockport graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Read more about the health education program at Suny College At Brockport

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Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University landed the #14 spot for health education this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Central Michigan University awarded about 14 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from Central Michigan University earn around $60,340 in the first couple years of their career. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in health education from Central Michigan University

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University Of The Cumberlands ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. Set in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 health education students who graduated with this degree at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health education degree from University Of The Cumberlands earn around $45,541 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,868. More information about a degree in health education from University Of The Cumberlands

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #16 position for health education this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lynchburg. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 11 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Liberty University generally make around $50,560. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree. Read more about the health education program at Liberty University

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Saint Cloud State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. Saint Cloud State University is a large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. About 39% of students finish within six years. Saint Cloud State University awarded about 10 health education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health education program make about $43,279 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,795. Get the full health education details for Saint Cloud State University

Other Health Education Degree Levels

Explore the best health education schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Health Education
Associate's Degrees in Health Education
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Education
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 132 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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