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2026 Best Public Health Schools in South Carolina

8 Colleges in the United States
745 Public Health Degrees Awarded
$39,966 Avg Early-Career Salary

Public 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.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best public health schools.

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Best Schools for Public Health in South Carolina

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the public health degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Public Health

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

No school ranked higher than Furman University this year for public health. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 10 public health students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Furman University earn around $36,520 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,764 to complete this degree. Read more about the public health program at Furman University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in public health, ranking #2. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 461 public health students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Public Health graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $64,396 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. There were roughly 21 public health students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Clemson University earn around $53,834 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete this degree. Get the full public health details for Clemson University

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. College Of Charleston graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 101 public health students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from College Of Charleston earn around $31,848 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $26,926 in student loans. More information about a degree in public health from College Of Charleston

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Lander University
Greenwood, SC

A rank of #5 makes Lander University one of the top schools for public health. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Greenwood. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 public health students who graduated with this degree at Lander University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their public health degree from Lander University earn around $37,548 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,064. Get the full public health details for Lander University

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Coastal Carolina University landed the #6 spot for public health this year. Located in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a large public university. Coastal Carolina University graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 65 public health students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, public health degree recipients from Coastal Carolina University generally make around $29,862. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full public health details for Coastal Carolina University

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Charleston Southern University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best public health schools. Located in the city of Charleston, Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 13 public health degrees were awarded at Charleston Southern University in the most recent year. Graduates of the public health program make about $46,288 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,569. Get the full public health details for Charleston Southern University

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University Of South Carolina Beaufort placed #8 among the best public health schools. Set in the town of Bluffton, University Of South Carolina Beaufort is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Beaufort awarded about 37 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $33,628 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in public health from University Of South Carolina Beaufort

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Benedict College
Columbia, SC

Benedict College earned the #9 position for public health this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Benedict College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. Benedict College awarded about 15 public health degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the public health program make about $25,769 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $39,254. Read more about the public health program at Benedict College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 17 schools evaluated.

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