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#1 #1 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 222 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,460–1,540 Median Starting Salary $59,401
#2 #2 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Widener University grants 162 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $62,986
#3 #3 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 812 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 13% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $59,673
#4 #4 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 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,380
#5 #5 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,390–1,530 Median Starting Salary $56,852
#6 #6 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 348 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Median Starting Salary $57,609
#7 #7 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Saint Francis University Loretto, PA Each year, Saint Francis University grants around 46 degrees to students majoring in Physician Assistant, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,060–1,240 Median Starting Salary $62,451
#8 #8 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 128 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, Psychology, General, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 930–1,170 Median Starting Salary $59,995
#9 #9 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 579 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $58,143
#10 #10 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 18 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $58,090
#11 #11 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, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,183
#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 617 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $60,118
#13 #13 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 512 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Experimental Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $60,645
#14 #14 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, Neuroscience, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Emory University grants 529 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $55,744
#15 #15 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Sarah Lawrence College Bronxville, NY At Sarah Lawrence College, only one major is offered: Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,250–1,420 Median Starting Salary $64,544
#16 #16 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 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 850–1,150 Median Starting Salary $54,239
#17 #17 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,666
#18 #18 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Concord University Athens, WV Each year, Concord University grants around 68 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Social Work, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,130 Median Starting Salary $58,057
#19 #19 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 761 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 22% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $55,672
#20 #20 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 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 880–1,080 Median Starting Salary $64,206
#21 #21 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 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,330–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,986
#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 Computer Science, Finance, General, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 163 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 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 297 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 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. Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD Every year, Notre Dame of Maryland University awards around 71 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 920–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,849
#25 #25 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO At the University of Northern Colorado, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,200 Median Starting Salary $60,589
#26 #26 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, Business Administration and Management, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,200 Median Starting Salary $59,020
#27 #27 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Merrimack College North Andover, MA Every year, Merrimack College awards around 92 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,250 Median Starting Salary $68,106
#28 #28 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Every year, Eastern Michigan University grants around 266 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 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,237
#29 #29 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. East Carolina University Greenville, NC Annually, East Carolina University grants around 366 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,190 Median Starting Salary $59,454
#30 #30 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 311 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,320 Median Starting Salary $54,675
#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 180 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $57,731
#32 #32 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Liberty University Lynchburg, VA At Liberty University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,626
#33 #33 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 251 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $58,601
#34 #34 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 105 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,000–1,210 Median Starting Salary $59,644
#35 #35 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY At SUNY Brockport, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. In fact, SUNY Brockport awards 211 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,007
#36 #36 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, General Studies, and Forensic Science and Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,462
#37 #37 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 47 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,297
#38 #38 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 22 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,241
#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 72 degrees to students studying Community Organization and Advocacy, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $61,459
#40 #40 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, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,247
#41 #41 Best College for Public Health Education and Promotion in the U.S. Walden University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Walden University grants around 423 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#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 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $54,972
#43 #43 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, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,176
#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 Information Science/Studies, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,610
#45 #45 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
#46 #46 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 Medical Office Management/Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $59,213
#47 #47 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 538 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,140–1,350 Median Starting Salary $59,148
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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 675 Public Health Education and Promotion degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 87% percent are awarded to women and the other 13% 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 111 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

675

Female Students

585 (86%)

Male Students

90 (13%)

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

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$59,401

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

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$62,986

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

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$59,673

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

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$55,380

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

16%

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$56,852

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

91%

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1,090–1,260

$57,609

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

77%

11

1,060–1,240

$62,451

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

78%

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$59,995

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

91%

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$58,143

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

47%

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1,380–1,500

$58,090

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

82%

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$59,183

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

79%

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$60,118

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

57%

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1,210–1,390

$60,645

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

10%

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$55,744

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

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$64,544

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

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