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2026 Best Health Education Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
322 Health Education Degrees Awarded
$49,049 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health Education programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for health education students.

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Best Schools for Health Education in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health education education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Health Education

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Our analysis ranked University Of Louisville the best school in the country for a degree in health education. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 health education degrees were awarded at University Of Louisville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from University Of Louisville generally make around $56,181. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. Get the full health education details for University Of Louisville

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health education, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 11 health education degrees were awarded at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, health education degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $58,288. Typical student debt for the program is $25,021. Get the full health education details for Nova Southeastern University

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Students looking for a strong health education program will find one at Virginia Commonwealth University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 278 health education degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Students who receive their health education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $34,677 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,901 to complete this degree. Read more about the health education program at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Students looking for a strong health education program will find one at University Of The Cumberlands, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 10 health education degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Health Education graduates of University Of The Cumberlands earn a median of $45,541 early in their careers. University Of The Cumberlands graduates carry a median of $22,868 in student loans. More information about a degree in health education from University Of The Cumberlands

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best health education schools. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 11 health education degrees were awarded at Liberty University in the most recent year. Health Education graduates of Liberty University earn a median of $50,560 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,414. Read more about the health education program at Liberty University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

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