2026 Best International Public Health/International Health Schools in Georgia

International Public Health/International Health is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international public health/international health students pursuing a degree.

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• Best International Public Health/International Health Schools in Georgia

Best Schools for International Public Health/International Health in Georgia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international public health/international health education in Georgia.

Top Schools in International Public Health/International Health

1

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

22 International Public Health/International Health Degrees Awarded

$63,822 Median Starting Salary

Emory University tops our 2026 ranking of the best international public health/international health schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emory University awarded about 22 international public health/international health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international public health/international health program make about $63,822 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,431. Read more about the international public health/international health program at Emory University

2

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 International Public Health/International Health Degrees Awarded

$37,646 Median Starting Salary

Mercer University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in international public health/international health, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Macon, Mercer University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 international public health/international health students who graduated with this degree at Mercer University in the most recent data year. International Public Health/international Health graduates of Mercer University earn a median of $37,646 early in their careers. Mercer University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in international public health/international health from Mercer University

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 · 3 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.