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#1

#1 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Annually, George Mason University awards around 1093 degrees to those studying Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Information Technology, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

170

SAT Score

1,170–1,380

Median Starting Salary

$56,624

#2

#2 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

137

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Median Starting Salary

$57,292

#3

#3 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

20%

Annual Degrees Awarded

131

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$53,756

#4

#4 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine 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

43

SAT Score

1,460–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$59,401

#5

#5 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

At Hofstra University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Hofstra University grants 104 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

46

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$60,867

#6

#6 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Monroe University
Bronx, NY

Each year, Monroe University grants about 125 degrees to students studying Health Services Administration, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

53

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#7

#7 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 1178 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

73

SAT Score

1,400–1,540

Median Starting Salary

$57,374

#8

#8 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

90

SAT Score

1,230–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$61,530

#9

#9 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

Each year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse grants about 246 degrees to those majoring in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

43

SAT Score

1,120–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$63,854

#10

#10 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Moravian University
Bethlehem, PA

At Moravian University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$61,875

#11

#11 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine 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

54

SAT Score

1,040–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$54,675

#12

#12 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Florida-Online
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida-Online, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,270–1,410

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#13

#13 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA

At Hollins University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Creative Writing. In fact, Hollins University awards 21 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,140–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$58,315

#14

#14 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Each year, Western Governors University grants about 4940 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

346

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#15

#15 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

At Whitworth University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biological and Physical Sciences, Psychology, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching. In fact, Whitworth University grants 57 degrees annually to Biological and Physical Sciences majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,090–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$60,290

#16

#16 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Murray State University
Murray, KY

At Murray State University, the most popular majors students study are Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Median Starting Salary

$58,378

#17

#17 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Kean University
Union, NJ

At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 304 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

930–1,150

Median Starting Salary

$59,025

#18

#18 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Shreveport, LA

At Louisiana State University-Shreveport, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

51%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

980–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$55,616

#19

#19 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Governors State University
University Park, IL

At Governors State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

760–760

Median Starting Salary

$56,890

#20

#20 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA

At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 833 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,290–1,490

Median Starting Salary

$52,855

#21

#21 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine 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

6

SAT Score

1,380–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$60,058

#22

#22 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Every year, St Catherine University awards around 146 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$57,978

#23

#23 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO

Annually, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies awards about 19 degrees to students majoring in Elementary Education and Teaching, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$61,637

#24

#24 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Environmental Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other. In fact, Western Washington University awards 224 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,070–1,340

Median Starting Salary

$58,280

#25

#25 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 228 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$56,339

#26

#26 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA

At Cedar Crest College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Social Work. In fact, Cedar Crest College grants 57 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Median Starting Salary

$58,262

#27

#27 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, NY

Annually, State University of New York at Cortland grants about 203 degrees to students majoring in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

62%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,100–1,250

Median Starting Salary

$64,177

#28

#28 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX

Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 149 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

880–1,140

Median Starting Salary

$57,666

#29

#29 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 321 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Biomedical Sciences, General, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,010–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$62,513

#30

#30 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Annually, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire awards about 156 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Median Starting Salary

$63,422

#31

#31 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Annually, Western Kentucky University grants about 207 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

970–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$57,429

#32

#32 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN

At Saint Cloud State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

940–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$60,010

#33

#33 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

Each year, the University of South Dakota grants around 104 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,020–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$62,022

#34

#34 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Every year, The University of Montana grants around 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$56,593

#35

#35 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI

At Central Michigan University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Community Organization and Advocacy, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,220

Median Starting Salary

$60,590

#36

#36 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Walsh University
North Canton, OH

At Walsh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Accounting, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Walsh University awards 67 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

71%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$61,508

#37

#37 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH

At Wittenberg University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$63,234

#38

#38 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Radford University
Radford, VA

Every year, Radford University grants around 295 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

940–1,160

Median Starting Salary

$61,140

#39

#39 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 133 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$61,288

#40

#40 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul, MN

At Concordia University-Saint Paul, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$59,510

#41

#41 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Utah Valley University awards 485 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,180

Median Starting Salary

$57,772

#42

#42 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV

At Davis & Elkins College, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, Davis & Elkins College grants 21 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

760–1,040

Median Starting Salary

$59,012

#43

#43 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

At Northeastern Illinois University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Northeastern Illinois University grants 84 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

850–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$56,199

#44

#44 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

At Texas A&M University-San Antonio, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Criminology, Psychology, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-San Antonio awards 249 degrees annually to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

850–1,080

Median Starting Salary

$55,585

#45

#45 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Rasmussen University-Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN

At Rasmussen University-Minnesota, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

#46

#46 Best College for Community Health and Preventive Medicine in the U.S.

Rasmussen University-Florida
Ocala, FL

At Rasmussen University-Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$59,213

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About Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Community Health and Preventive Medicine programs prepare public health specialists to plan and manage health services in local community settings, including the coordination of related support services, government agencies, and private resources. Includes instruction in public health, community health services and delivery, health behavior and cultural factors, local government operations, human services, health communication and promotion, health services administration in local settings, environmental health, preventive and comparative medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, family and community health, and applicable law and regulations.

For all the 2,212 degrees awarded in Community Health and Preventive Medicine per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 1,529 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 15% percent identify as men and 85% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Community Health and Preventive Medicine, Utah has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Community Health and Preventive Medicine is $38,300.

Popularity of Community Health and Preventive Medicine Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Community Health and Preventive Medicine majors, some of the most in demand careers include Medical and Health Services Managers, Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and Community Health Workers. Not only that, Community Health and Preventive Medicine graduates may land a high salary job, such as Medical and Health Services Managers or Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Community Health and Preventive Medicine majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Community Health and Preventive Medicine majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
1,529
Female Students
1,301 (85%)
Male Students
228 (14%)

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