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#1 #1 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Widener University Chester, PA At Widener University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 198 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $62,986
#2 #2 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Emory University Atlanta, GA At Emory University, the most popular majors students pursue are Management Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Neuroscience. In fact, Emory University grants 429 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#3 #3 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 890–1,130 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#4 #4 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI Annually, Saginaw Valley State University grants about 159 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Social Work, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#5 #5 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $59,673
#6 #6 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 181 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Public Health, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $57,570
#7 #7 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#8 #8 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Concord University Athens, WV Each year, Concord University grants around 69 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 860–1,120 Median Starting Salary $58,057
#9 #9 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#10 #10 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA At Mount Mercy University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,183
#11 #11 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. George Washington University Washington, DC At George Washington University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,360–1,490 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#12 #12 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#13 #13 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY At CUNY Lehman College, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 960–1,080 Median Starting Salary $54,239
#14 #14 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Each year, Saint Francis University grants around 41 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Physician Assistant, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Median Starting Salary $62,451
#15 #15 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Marymount University Arlington, VA At Marymount University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#16 #16 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Texas State University San Marcos, TX Each year, Texas State University awards around 532 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 990–1,210 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#17 #17 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC Annually, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro grants about 380 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,120–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#18 #18 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $54,675
#19 #19 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. American University Washington, DC At American University, the most popular majors students pursue are International Relations and Affairs, Political Science and Government, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,300–1,450 Median Starting Salary $60,986
#20 #20 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#21 #21 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 744 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#22 #22 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 186 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $60,058
#23 #23 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $66,079
#24 #24 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 305 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#25 #25 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Plymouth State University Plymouth, NH Each year, Plymouth State University grants around 84 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $64,206
#26 #26 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX Every year, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards about 135 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $59,644
#27 #27 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#28 #28 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 325 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#29 #29 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 87 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,180 Median Starting Salary $68,106
#30 #30 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 455 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $58,205
#31 #31 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Toledo Toledo, OH Each year, the University of Toledo grants around 250 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#32 #32 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 252 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#33 #33 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK At the University of Central Oklahoma, the three most popular college majors students study are General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Central Oklahoma awards 209 degrees per year to General Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,462
#34 #34 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Idaho State University Pocatello, ID At Idaho State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $57,607
#35 #35 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Houston, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 28% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#36 #36 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences San Juan, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Medical Sciences, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
#37 #37 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR At Oregon Health & Science University, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#38 #38 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 437 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#39 #39 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education Springfield, MA Each year, Springfield College-Regional- Online- and Continuing Education grants around 66 degrees to students studying Community Organization and Advocacy, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,459
#40 #40 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Maryland University of Integrative Health Laurel, MD Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#41 #41 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center Oklahoma City, OK Each year, the University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center awards about 456 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,148
#42 #42 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University Global, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,972
#43 #43 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC At Medical University of South Carolina, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,210
#44 #44 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY At CUNY Graduate School and University Center, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Information Science/Studies, and Health Services Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,610
#45 #45 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Aspen University Phoenix, AZ At Aspen University, the three most popular college majors students study are Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing, Business Administration and Management, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#46 #46 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA At Loma Linda University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
#47 #47 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
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About Public Health Education and Promotion

A program that focuses on the application of educational and communications principles and methods to the promotion of preventive health measures and the education of targeted populations on health issues, and prepares individuals to function as public health educators and health promotion specialists. Includes instruction in human development, health issues across the life span, population-specific health issues, principles and methods of public health education, administration of health education campaigns and programs, evaluation methods, public communications, and applications to specific public health subjects and issues.

Of the 744 Public Health Education and Promotion degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 88% percent are awarded to women and the other 12% percent are men. Did you know that Massachusetts has more students being granted a degree in Public Health Education and Promotion than any other state? In fact, Massachusetts granted 114 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Public Health Education and Promotion is $38,300.

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Some of the highest paying careers for Public Health Education and Promotion majors include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Health Education Specialists and Community Health Workers. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Public Health Education and Promotion can prepare you for are Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary, Health Education Specialists and Community Health Workers.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

744

Female Students

653 (87%)

Male Students

91 (12%)

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#1 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

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1,050–1,260

$62,986

#2 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

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$55,744

#3 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

89%

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890–1,130

$55,380

#4 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

72%

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930–1,170

$59,995

#5 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

11%

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1,430–1,530

$59,673

#6 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

6%

35

1,520–1,580

$57,570

#7 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

16%

52

1,370–1,530

$56,852

#8 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

93%

19

860–1,120

$58,057

#9 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

12%

19

1,470–1,560

$59,401

#10 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

79%

12

1,010–1,210

$59,183

#11 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

47%

21

1,360–1,490

$58,090

#12 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

80%

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1,260–1,420

$60,118

#13 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

46%

17

960–1,080

$54,239

#14 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

79%

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1,050–1,250

$62,451

#15 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

80%

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990–1,200

$59,020

#16 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S.

89%

17

990–1,210