Best Public Health Schools in Tennessee

Tennessee has 2 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 145 recent graduates. Graduates in Tennessee earn $28,882 on average within two years — 16% below the national average of $34,249. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

2
Schools in TN
$28,882
TN Avg. Earnings
$34,249
National Avg.
232
Schools Nationally

Public Health Schools in Tennessee, Ranked by Earnings

#1
East Tennessee State University logo

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN · Public

$32,569
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $30,864
Graduates: 80
Acceptance: 87.1%
#2
Middle Tennessee State University logo

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

$25,194
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $28,391
Graduates: 65
Acceptance: 68.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Public Health in Tennessee?
East Tennessee State University ranks #1 for Public Health in Tennessee with median graduate earnings of $32,569 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.
How much do Public Health graduates earn in Tennessee?
Public Health graduates in Tennessee earn an average of $28,882 within two years of graduation. This is 16% below the national average of $34,249 for this major.
What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in Tennessee?
Middle Tennessee State University is the most selective Public Health program in Tennessee with an acceptance rate of 68.0%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 77.5%.

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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.