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13 Best Public Health Universities in the United States

Of the 13 Public Health universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States). Across the whole list there are 17 courses to choose from.

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#175 in United States United States
#175 in United States · by research impact
16,465,315 citations · h-index 996

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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Los Angeles at #40 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 13 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

By level: 11 bachelor's, 5 master's and 1 diploma. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 76% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Alabama at Birmingham offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Health?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) and The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Health in the United States?

13 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Health course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Health courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Health online with a university in the United States?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Health courses in the United States?

University of Alabama at Birmingham, with 4, ahead of Fort Lewis College (2).

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