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2026 Best Public Health Schools in Massachusetts

11 Colleges in the United States
1,402 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$58,611 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public Health degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for public health students.

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Best Schools for Public Health in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall public health education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in Public Health

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

No school ranked higher than Harvard University this year for public health. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 422 public health degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $106,623. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. See the full public health program report for Harvard University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 129 public health students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $62,023 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at Tufts University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Students looking for a strong public health program will find one at Boston University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 245 public health students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Boston University earn around $68,423 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232. Read more about the public health program at Boston University

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Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public health, ranking #4. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 54 public health degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $65,374 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from Northeastern University

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in public health, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 288 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $49,275. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full public health program report for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #6 spot for public health this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 112 public health degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Public Health graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $50,613 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Lowell graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full public health details for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Wheaton College Massachusetts placed #7 among the best public health schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Norton. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. Wheaton College Massachusetts awarded about 16 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $32,920 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,117. See the full public health program report for Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Simmons College
Boston, MA

Simmons College placed #8 among the best public health schools. Simmons College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 38 public health degrees were awarded at Simmons College in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $45,331 in their early career. Simmons College graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in public health from Simmons College

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Regis College
Weston, MA

Regis College placed #9 among the best public health schools. Regis College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Weston. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Regis College awarded about 33 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Regis College generally make around $42,638. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full public health program report for Regis College

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #10 among the best public health schools. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. About 30 public health degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth generally make around $54,669. Typical student debt for the program is $27,106. See the full public health program report for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Curry College
Milton, MA

Curry College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Set in the suburb of Milton, Curry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Curry College awarded about 19 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of Curry College earn a median of $59,338 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,571 to complete this degree. Get the full public health details for Curry College

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American International College placed #12 among the best public health schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 public health students who graduated with this degree at American International College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from American International College generally make around $66,104. American International College graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. See the full public health program report for American International College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

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