Best Public Health Schools in Florida

Florida has 12 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 929 recent graduates. Graduates earn $33,082 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $34,249.

Schools in FL

$33,082

FL Avg. Earnings

$34,249

National Avg.

232

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in Florida

Public Schools (4)

$30,681

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$37,208

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $6,527 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Public Health Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public

$32,162

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,242

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 24.0%

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL · Public

$32,162

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,242

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 64.4%

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL ·

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,491

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: N/A

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,140

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 40.9%

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public

$26,187

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,601

Graduates: 41

Acceptance: 76.8%

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,550

Graduates: 281

Acceptance: 41.0%

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,744

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: N/A

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,822

Graduates: 128

Acceptance: 97.4%

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL ·

$28,960

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,429

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: N/A

#10

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,854

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: N/A

#11

South University-West Palm Beach

Royal Palm Beach, FL ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,498

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: N/A

#12

South University-Tampa

Tampa, FL ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,498

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in Florida?

University of Florida ranks #1 for Public Health in Florida with median graduate earnings of $32,162 within two years of graduation. There are 12 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.

How much do Public Health graduates earn in Florida?

Public Health graduates in Florida earn an average of $33,082 within two years of graduation. This is 3% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.

What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in Florida?

University of Florida is the most selective Public Health program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 24.0%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 57.4%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Public Health in Florida?

In Florida, private Public Health programs produce average earnings of $37,208 vs $30,681 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 4 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Florida

Construction Engineering Technologies $66,387 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,041 Chemical Engineering $64,417 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $63,531 Computer Engineering $62,546 Industrial Engineering $62,541 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,354 Computer Science $61,747

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.