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2026 Best Public Health Associate’s Degree Schools

18 Colleges in the United States
561 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$37,672 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Health programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their public health programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 894 schools to find the best for public health students.

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Best Schools for Public Health in the United States

See the highest-ranked public health schools offering a associate’s degree below.

Top Schools in Public Health

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No school ranked higher than Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College this year for public health. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. About 48 public health degrees were awarded at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College generally make around $30,111. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Read more about the public health program at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

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Cuny Laguardia Community College
Long Island City, NY

Cuny Laguardia Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public health, ranking #2. This large public university is located in the city of Long Island City. Cuny Laguardia Community College awarded about 13 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of Cuny Laguardia Community College earn a median of $31,437 early in their careers. Cuny Laguardia Community College graduates carry a median of $8,858 in student loans. See the full public health program report for Cuny Laguardia Community College

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Middlesex County College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a large public university. Middlesex County College awarded about 10 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Middlesex County College generally make around $37,975. Students borrow a median of $9,514 to complete this degree. Get the full public health details for Middlesex County College

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Prince Georges Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Largo. Prince Georges Community College awarded about 10 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Prince Georges Community College generally make around $56,960. Students borrow a median of $13,949 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from Prince Georges Community College

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Cuny Bronx Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public health, ranking #5. Cuny Bronx Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bronx. About 20 public health degrees were awarded at Cuny Bronx Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their public health degree from Cuny Bronx Community College earn around $35,768 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,224. Get the full public health details for Cuny Bronx Community College

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University Of Alaska Southeast placed #6 among the best public health schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Juneau. About 21% of students finish within six years. About 13 public health degrees were awarded at University Of Alaska Southeast in the most recent year. Students who receive their public health degree from University Of Alaska Southeast earn around $63,014 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,458 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at University Of Alaska Southeast

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American Public University System landed the #7 spot for public health this year. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Public University System is a very large private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 36 public health degrees were awarded at American Public University System in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $36,794. American Public University System graduates carry a median of $25,163 in student loans. More information about a degree in public health from American Public University System

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Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg came in at #8 for public health this year. Set in the city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg is a large public institution. Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg awarded about 19 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg earn a median of $41,382 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,578 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

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Montgomery County Community College came in at #9 for public health this year. Set in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 13 public health students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Montgomery County Community College earn around $39,025 in the first couple years of their career. Montgomery County Community College graduates carry a median of $15,219 in student loans. Get the full public health details for Montgomery County Community College

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Howard Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Located in the city of Columbia, Howard Community College is a large public university. About 13 public health degrees were awarded at Howard Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Howard Community College generally make around $56,172. Typical student debt for the program is $18,115. Get the full public health details for Howard Community College

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #11 spot for public health this year. Set in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 80 public health degrees were awarded at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $36,992 in their early career. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $31,866 in student loans. More information about a degree in public health from Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

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Roane State Community College landed the #12 spot for public health this year. Located in the town of Harriman, Roane State Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 14 public health degrees were awarded at Roane State Community College in the most recent year. Public Health graduates of Roane State Community College earn a median of $36,933 early in their careers. Roane State Community College graduates carry a median of $9,408 in student loans. Get the full public health details for Roane State Community College

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Northampton County Area Community College landed the #13 spot for public health this year. Northampton County Area Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Bethlehem. There were roughly 42 public health students who graduated with this degree at Northampton County Area Community College in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of Northampton County Area Community College earn a median of $35,960 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,900 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at Northampton County Area Community College

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Florida National University Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Florida National University Main Campus is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hialeah. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 17 public health students who graduated with this degree at Florida National University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $37,183 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,585. Read more about the public health program at Florida National University Main Campus

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Utah Valley University placed #15 among the best public health schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. About 40% of students finish within six years. About 67 public health degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. Public Health graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $38,102 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,541 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from Utah Valley University

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Bryant And Stratton College Online landed the #16 spot for public health this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Orchard Park. Bryant And Stratton College Online graduates 17% of students within six years. Bryant And Stratton College Online awarded about 37 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Bryant And Stratton College Online generally make around $33,828. Students borrow a median of $30,312 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at Bryant And Stratton College Online

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Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff earned the #17 position for public health this year. Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Poplar Bluff. There were roughly 12 public health students who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $37,259 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,350 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff

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Ozarks Technical Community College came in at #18 for public health this year. Set in the city of Springfield, Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public institution. Ozarks Technical Community College awarded about 13 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $36,644 in their early career. Ozarks Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $15,866 in student loans. More information about a degree in public health from Ozarks Technical Community College

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Dine College
Tsaile, AZ

Dine College earned the #19 position for public health this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Tsaile. About 12% of students finish within six years. About 55 public health degrees were awarded at Dine College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Dine College generally make around $20,227. See the full public health program report for Dine College

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Community Care College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Located in the city of Tulsa, Community Care College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 17 public health degrees were awarded at Community Care College in the most recent year. Public Health graduates of Community Care College earn a median of $25,994 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,508 to complete this degree. See the full public health program report for Community Care College

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Florida Vocational Institute placed #21 among the best public health schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida Vocational Institute is a small private for-profit university. There were roughly 12 public health students who graduated with this degree at Florida Vocational Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Florida Vocational Institute earn around $23,351 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Vocational Institute graduates carry a median of $8,468 in student loans. Read more about the public health program at Florida Vocational Institute

Other Public Health Degree Levels

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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 · 894 schools evaluated.

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