@ax22 - Just want to throw out a few things to think about.
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Sounds like grad school is already on your radar. If you are planning on going for your MPH then I wouldn’t be as concerned about location for jobs out of your undergrad.
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It sounds like you may have some apprehension about going away and that’s an important consideration and if you feel you might struggle with homesickness then maybe you should lean toward something closer to home. However I did hear a great piece of advice. When you choose to go to college close to home you continue to strengthen your ties to the area and you will likely stay in that area after you graduate. When you choose to spread your wings and go somewhere different for college you become more open to opportunities all over the country.