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#1

#1 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives approximately 29,300 applications...

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

149

SAT Score

960–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$21,939

Median Starting Salary

$59,213
#2

#2 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

50

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$56,852
#3

#3 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD

Coppin State University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

860–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$8,562

Median Starting Salary

$57,995
#4

#4 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

28

SAT Score

900–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$11,953

Median Starting Salary

$57,010
#5

#5 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$53,426
#6

#6 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Binghamton University
Vestal, NY

In general, Binghamton University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,340–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$19,535

Median Starting Salary

$56,947
#7

#7 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH

Overall, Cedarville University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

65%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$25,462

Median Starting Salary

$62,506
#8

#8 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$55,426
#9

#9 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,030–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$19,700

Median Starting Salary

$57,921
#10

#10 Best College for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing in the U.S.

CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY

CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$4,848

Median Starting Salary

$53,450
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About Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing

Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing programs prepare registered nurses to promote health and provide preventive and curative nursing services for groups or communities under the supervision of a public health agency. Includes instruction in community and rural health, family therapy and intervention, disease prevention, health education, and community health assessment.

Arizona awards the most Masters degrees in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing of all US states with 149 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing can expect approximately 7% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 93% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing is $57,500.

Popularity of Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary. Additionally, Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing graduates may find a top paying job, such as Nurse Practitioners or Registered Nurses.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
283
Female Students
263 (92%)
Male Students
20 (7%)

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