HSC School of Public Health ranked among Best Online Master’s Programs

Hsc Campus Ead News BannerThe School of Public Health at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been named among the Best Online Master’s in Public Health Programs of 2024 by Intelligent.com. The SPH was ranked 24th in the nation by this prominent higher education resource guide.

This list features some of the best online Master’s in Public Health programs at top colleges across the country. Each school featured is a nonprofit, accredited institution — either public or private — with a high standard of academic quality for post-secondary institutions. Many schools on the list have been accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, which assesses the objectives, quality and overall effectiveness of colleges and universities.

Intelligent.com’s institutional rankings, which are set apart from other conventional ratings, are deemed the benchmark of academic evaluations for online and hybrid programs. An exclusive methodology is used to rank each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories. Evaluations are based on quantitative measures such as academic quality, graduation rate, cost and ROI, and student resources, with top picks that are highly regarded, affordable and offer the tools and resources students need to successfully graduate and excel in their fields.

“Public health plays a vital role in global well-being,” Intelligent.com reported in its rankings release. “The institutions recognized provide online programs in public health, emphasizing epidemiology, health policy and community health — preparing graduates to address public health challenges and promote healthier societies.”

“As the health care industry focuses more on promoting wellness, preventing diseases and educating communities, the need for public health workers rises,” the release said. “A master’s in public health opens the door to exciting and high-earning jobs in this developing field.”

Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides that include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students.

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