Best Public Health Schools in Georgia

Georgia has 9 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 222 recent graduates. Graduates in Georgia earn $29,291 on average within two years — 14% below the national average of $34,249. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

Schools in GA

$29,291

GA Avg. Earnings

$34,249

National Avg.

232

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Public Health in Georgia

Public Schools (5)

$31,043

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$24,035

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Georgia produce comparable or higher early earnings for Public Health graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Public Health Schools in Georgia, Ranked by Earnings

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

$32,284

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,569

Graduates: 49

Acceptance: 37.2%

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, GA · Private

$24,035

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,239

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 67.3%

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public

$30,616

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,208

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 87.8%

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 69.2%

Mercer University

Macon, GA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 66.5%

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public

$30,228

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,220

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 89.6%

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 62.3%

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,498

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: N/A

South University-Savannah Online

Savannah, GA ·

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 Georgia?

University of Georgia ranks #1 for Public Health in Georgia with median graduate earnings of $32,284 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.

How much do Public Health graduates earn in Georgia?

Public Health graduates in Georgia earn an average of $29,291 within two years of graduation. This is 14% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.

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

University of Georgia is the most selective Public Health program in Georgia with an acceptance rate of 37.2%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 68.5%.

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

In Georgia, private Public Health programs produce average earnings of $24,035 vs $31,043 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Georgia

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $67,285 Computer Science $67,024 Computer Engineering $63,094 Civil Engineering $60,397 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $59,620 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $57,287 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $57,082 Computer Programming $56,767

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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.