Public Health · Iowa

Public Health colleges in Iowa

CampusPin lists 47 U.S. colleges in Iowa that offer Public Health programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Public Health studies how to prevent disease and protect population health, suiting students who want to improve community well-being through data, policy, and programs rather than treating patients.

Schools in Iowa that offer Public Health

Public Health programs in Iowa: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 47 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

47

Public / private

19 / 28

Universities / 2-year

30 / 17

Cities represented

33

In-state tuition range

$2,600–$52,576

Median in-state tuition

$19,530

Lowest published in-state tuition

Southeastern Community College

$2,600

Most selective

St Luke's College

44% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Iowa State University

29,878 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Public Health program

  • Epidemiology: study design, disease surveillance, and outbreak investigation
  • Biostatistics and analysis of population health data
  • Environmental and occupational health (air, water, food safety, exposure)
  • Health behavior and the social determinants of health
  • Health policy, systems, and management
  • Program planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Global and community health practice
  • Practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, or nonprofit

Where a Public Health degree can lead

  • Epidemiologist
  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Analyst
  • Community Health Worker
  • Environmental Health Specialist
  • Public Health Program Coordinator

Typical pay: Varies by role; BLS reports a 2024 median of $83,980 for epidemiologists

A Public Health major covers epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy and management, and the social and behavioral determinants of health. Coursework pairs foundational sciences (biology, anatomy, microbiology) with population-level methods, study design, survey research, data analysis, program planning, and evaluation. Most undergraduate programs award a BS or BA in Public Health and include a practicum or internship with a health department, hospital, nonprofit, or community organization.

Graduates work in disease surveillance, health education, program coordination, community outreach, and policy analysis across local and state health departments, hospitals, nonprofits, and global-health organizations. Many roles, including epidemiology and other analytical positions, expect a Master of Public Health (MPH); the bachelor's is a common stepping stone into that graduate path.

Public Health is also a growing field. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of epidemiologists will grow about 16.2% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

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