Best Global Health Schools Near Valley, AL (2026)

Valley, Alabama has 2 accredited schools offering global health programs. Valley has a population of about 10,406. Median household income is $55,422 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $97,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Global Health Schools to Valley

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer global health programs near Valley, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Valley city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama global health page.


Global Health Wages Near Valley

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide)
Epidemiologists $74,740
Health Education Specialists $65,210
Medical and Health Services Managers $97,790
Community Health Workers $43,340
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $68,490
Social and Human Service Assistants $35,830
Social and Community Service Managers $72,310
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $69,520

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Valley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 10,406 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,422 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited global health schools are near Valley, AL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering global health programs near Valley. The closest is Emory University in Atlanta, GA (83.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercer University (88.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying global health roles in Alabama?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles in Alabama are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($97,790), Epidemiologists ($74,740), Social and Community Service Managers ($72,310). Wages for Valley workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Opelika instead of Valley?

Opelika, AL is 15.4 miles from Valley and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Valley an affordable place to study global health?

Valley’s median household income of $55,422 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.