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Best Public Health Colleges in Arizona

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in Arizona that offer Public Health degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 5 Public Health schools located within Arizona. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Public Health Colleges in Arizona for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona offers 4 Public Health Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 294 students graduated in the study area of Public Health with students earning 199 Bachelor's degrees, 87 Master's degrees, 7 Certificates degrees, and 1 Doctoral degree.

Based on 48 Reviews
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2 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University offers 2 Public Health Degree programs. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 150 students graduated in the study area of Public Health with students earning 150 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 48 Reviews
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3 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon University offers 1 Public Health Degree program. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 91 students graduated in the study area of Public Health with students earning 91 Master's degrees.

Based on 8 Reviews
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4 Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Phoenix, AZ

Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix offers 1 Public Health Degree program. It's a large public university in a large city.

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5 Dine College Tsaile, AZ

Dine College offers 1 Public Health Degree program. It's a small public university in a remote rural. In 2015, 8 students graduated in the study area of Public Health with students earning 8 Certificates degrees.

Read more: Dine College Reviews

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School Logo School Name Average tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University of Arizona University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
3/5 		22 : 1 42,595
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ
3/5 		24 : 1 29,021
Grand Canyon University Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ
4/5 		39 : 1 69,444
University Logo Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
3/5 		25 : 1 10,952
Dine College Dine College Tsaile, AZ
1/5 		24 : 1 1,490

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  • Colorado State University-Global Campus
    Program Descriptions
    • BS - Healthcare Administration and Management
    • Master - Healthcare Administration and Management
    BS - Healthcare Administration and Management
    Master - Healthcare Administration and Management
    The Master of Healthcare Administration program prepares students for a wide variety of leadership roles within the healthcare industry. The program incorporates leadership skills, knowledge, analytical abilities, global perspective, and management tools needed to effectively and efficiently lead and manage in both private and public healthcare organizations. Students gain an increased understanding and awareness of the policies, laws, politics, problems, and issues facing the healthcare industry with an emphasis on the areas of quality assurance, risk management, managed care, insurance, healthcare laws and regulations, ethics, and other information and practices important to managing within a healthcare environment.
  • Independence University
    Program Descriptions
    • Health Information Management (BS)
    • Medical Specialties (AOS)
    • Healthcare Administration (MS)
    • Healthcare Informatics (MS)
    Health Information Management (BS)
    The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is designed to prepare students for entry level positions such as inpatient/outpatient coder, health information technologist, coding data coordinator, and clinical information systems technologist. Health Information Management (HIM) is a key function of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. HIM provides for the maintenance of health records in hospitals, clinics, health departments, insurance companies, governmental agencies, and other settings. A Health Information Management professional works with clinical, reference, epidemiological, financial, and demographic data and is responsible for the collection, the storage, the use, and the transmission of this information. The role of the HIM professional is becoming increasingly important as the healthcare industry continues to transition to electronic information management with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
    Medical Specialties (AOS)
    An Occupational Associate`s Degree in Medical Specialties offers diverse clinical and administrative courses, allowing graduates to consider a variety of entry-level healthcare employment opportunities. Medical Specialists are in great demand in doctors` offices, hospitals, laboratories, and health centers in all geographic areas. You will have many opportunities as a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, or Phlebotomist. You may decide to work for a surgeon, pediatrician, or general practitioner in a private office, hospital, or diagnostic laboratory. Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals and retail pharmacies assisting pharmacists. Pharmacy Technicians have expertise in drugs and dosages, ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing, calculating, and pricing. Computer skills are also necessary, and they are an integral part of our training program.
    Healthcare Administration (MS)
    As the healthcare industry focuses more on keeping people healthy, the role of the healthcare administrator is changing. Playing a leading role in the planning, organization and operation of hospitals, sub-acute units, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, the administrator sets the overall direction of the organization. Healthcare administrators are responsible for quality healthcare as well as financial viability and cost-containment. Healthcare administrators balance patient care issues such as access, quality, and choice with corporate and governmental issues including managed care and healthcare reform. These key areas affect not only the quality of care, but also the cost to the public and private sectors. The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration offers courses that give you the skills to administer and manage both community-based and facility-based programs. The graduate of this program may find an administrative position in a hospital, nursing home, long-term care facility, HMO, or in a community-based clinic.
    Healthcare Informatics (MS)
    The Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics program is designed to prepare graduates for positions such as Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CIO) and IT/ IN Director. The program addresses the growing need for professionals who possess both analytical skills and business acumen with the goal of improving healthcare delivery systems through information technology and management. Informatics is a key function of the healthcare delivery system in the United States and provides for the management and maintenance of health records in hospitals, clinics, health departments, insurance companies, governmental agencies and other settings. A Health Informatics professional works with senior executive, professional, clinical, ancillary and administrative staff, and is responsible for all aspects of information technology and management in the healthcare setting.
  • Liberty University
    Program Descriptions
    • AA: Medical Office Assistance
    • BS: Business Admin: Healthcare Management
    • CERT: Health Sciences
    • CERT: Healthcare Management
    • Master of Busi Admin: Healthcare
    • Doctor of Business Administration: Healthcare Management
    AA: Medical Office Assistance
    Liberty University’s Associate of Applied Science — Medical Office Assistant program prepares students for a career as a medical office assistant in various health care environments such as physician offices, hospitals, and clinics. Program courses include Medical Terminology, Introduction to Health Professions, Medical Office Systems and Procedures, Medical Office Billing and Bookkeeping, and more.
    BS: Business Admin: Healthcare Management
    Liberty University’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management program will aid you in mastering the business skills pertinent to the field of healthcare. As you enrich your understanding of the healthcare industry, you will gain knowledge and insight of the ethical, professional and financial issues related to the field. This program will develop your personal leadership, management and human resources skills. Knowledge and experience gained through courses will prepare you to serve effectively as an expert in the medical field, integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Potential Career Options: Hospital and Physician’s Offices, Medical Staff Relations, Patient Care Services, Human Resources
    CERT: Health Sciences
    Liberty University’s Health Sciences Certificate program provides you with a great introduction to the medical field in a convenient online format. You will study applied human anatomy and physiology, human nutrition, and health promotion for aging populations. Through this program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin a successful career in health care.
    CERT: Healthcare Management
    A Certificate in Healthcare Management is designed for students seeking to advance in the healthcare industry. This program provides practical insight into ethics, finance, and administration that sharpens students’ skills as they pursue new opportunities within the healthcare field.
    Master of Busi Admin: Healthcare
    Liberty University’s Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management program will prepare you to be a valued leader in the healthcare industry. You will gain knowledge and insight related to ethical, professional and financial issues preparing you for an administrative career in healthcare. Mastering the fundamental skills related to the industry will equip and prepare you to serve effectively as a professional in the modern business world, emphasizing the importance of applying ethics to healthcare management practices and integrating faith with learning in a professional atmosphere. Potential Career Options: Office Manager, Consulting Firm, Universities and Research Institutions, Public Health Department
    Doctor of Business Administration: Healthcare Management
    Liberty University’s online Doctor of Business Administration – Healthcare Management program equips students to excel in the top tiers of the healthcare field. You will examine the contemporary legal and ethical issues encountered by industry professionals when facilitating healthcare products and services. Through this program, you will also study the management of global healthcare systems in technological societies and the need for innovation in healthcare administration. Additionally, this program evaluates human resource management concepts as they relate to a manager's role in creating and maintaining a productive workforce environment.
  • Stevens-Henager College
    Program Descriptions
    • Medical Specialties (AOS)
    • Surgical Technologist (AOS)
    • Health Information Management (BS)
    • Healthcare Administration - Gerontology (BS)
    • Healthcare Administration (BS)
    • Nursing (RN completion to BS) (RN req.)
    Medical Specialties (AOS)
    An Occupational Associate`s Degree in Medical Specialties offers diverse clinical and administrative courses, allowing graduates to consider a variety of entry-level healthcare employment opportunities. Medical Specialists are in great demand in doctors` offices, hospitals, laboratories, and health centers in all geographic areas. You will have many opportunities as a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, or Phlebotomist. You may decide to work for a surgeon, pediatrician, or general practitioner in a private office, hospital, or diagnostic laboratory. Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals and retail pharmacies assisting pharmacists. Pharmacy Technicians have expertise in drugs and dosages, ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing, calculating, and pricing. Computer skills are also necessary, and they are an integral part of our training program.
    Surgical Technologist (AOS)
    This program prepares students to assume entry-level positions as members of a healthcare surgical team. Employment opportunities are available in hospitals and in surgical centers as surgical technologists. The surgical technologist works under the direct supervision of the circulating nurse in the operating room. The surgical technologist assists with surgical procedures and provides the surgeon with instruments, sutures, sponges, and other equipment necessary to accomplish the procedures. All clinical externships are performed in the daytime.
    Health Information Management (BS)
    The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is designed to prepare students for entry level positions such as inpatient/outpatient coder, health information technologist, coding data coordinator, and clinical information systems technologist. Health Information Management (HIM) is a key function of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. HIM provides for the maintenance of health records in hospitals, clinics, health departments, insurance companies, governmental agencies, and other settings. A Health Information Management professional works with clinical, reference, epidemiological, financial, and demographic data and is responsible for the collection, the storage, the use, and the transmission of this information. The role of the HIM professional is becoming increasingly important as the healthcare industry continues to transition to electronic information management with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
    Healthcare Administration - Gerontology (BS)
    The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with Gerontology Emphasis is designed to provide healthcare practitioners and others with the skills and competencies to function as supervisors and managers in healthcare settings or in a business environment requiring management skills. This program is designed to help the professional meet increasing responsibilities. The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time introducing the student to the healthcare delivery system and to business challenges with varied issues. Students are prepared to work in entry-level management and accounting positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and related businesses. Students earning an emphasis in gerontology often work with clients and patients one-on-one.
    Healthcare Administration (BS)
    As the healthcare industry focuses more on keeping people healthy, the role of the healthcare administrator is changing. Playing a leading role in the planning, organization and operation of hospitals, sub-acute units, nursing homes, clinics and other healthcare facilities, the administrator sets the overall direction of the organization. Healthcare administrators are responsible for quality healthcare as well as financial viability and cost-containment. Healthcare administrators balance patient care issues such as access, quality, and choice with corporate and governmental issues including managed care and healthcare reform. These key areas affect not only the quality of care, but also the cost to the public and private sectors. The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration offers courses that give you the skills to administer and manage both community-based and facility-based programs. The graduate of this program may find an administrative position in a hospital, nursing home, long-term care facility, HMO, or in a community-based clinic.
    Nursing (RN completion to BS) (RN req.)
    The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing program prepares registered nurses (RN) to meet the many changes in the healthcare field by expanding and enhancing their nursing education. The program is available to registered nurses only. This program prepares graduates for leadership roles and graduate study in nursing. The graduate is prepared to utilize theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of care to the client, family and community in a global society with flexibility to adapt to the changing nature of healthcare and healthcare roles. The graduate is also prepared to integrate care across multiple settings, managing the interactions between and among components of the integrated network of healthcare services. The graduate will be prepared for positions in community health clinics, private practice, hospitals, and patient care facilities.

Additional Public Health Degree Facts for Arizona Schools

Arizona Schools offering online Public Health degrees

Online Public Health degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 149 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Public Health degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

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Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
School Name Certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral
Northern Arizona University 0 0 149 0 0
Grand Canyon University 0 0 0 91 0
University of Arizona 7 0 0 0 0
How many Arizona schools offer online Public Health degrees?
  • 1 Certificates
  • 1 Bachelor's
  • 1 Master's

What Public Health degree programs were earned in Arizona?

Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Bachelor's 4-year Length 2 Colleges 349 Graduates
Certificates < 1 year Length 2 Colleges 15 Graduates
Doctoral 1-2 year Length 1 Colleges 1 Graduates
Master's 1+ years Length 5 Colleges 203 Graduates
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