1500 SW Jefferson Avenue
Corvallis, OR 97331
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  60 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • MPH in Public Health Practice
  • 60 credit hours required
  • Approximately 40 semester credits
  • Part-time first-year sequence requirements

201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Type:  Public
Length:  2 to 3 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Offered by Penn State College of Medicine
  • Full- or part-time options
  • Late afternoon and early evening courses
  • Focus on reducing health disparities

83 Somerset St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 45-credit MPH program
  • Applied practice experience and practicum capstone
  • Interprofessional education component
  • Health equity and social justice emphasis

518 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
Type:  Private
Length:  18 to 33 months
Credits Req:  43 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Health equity emphasis
  • Skills in epidemiology and research
  • Evidence-based intervention application
  • Global to community-level focus

One North Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Public Health Practice concentration
  • Designed for experienced clinicians
  • Covers maternal/child health and mental health
  • Multidisciplinary care team leadership

5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA 92182
Type:  Public
Length:  20+ months
Credits Req:  51 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Fully online MPH
  • Health Promotion and Behavioral Science focus
  • Group behavior in diverse communities
  • Develop, implement, evaluate health programs

One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192
Type:  Public
Length:  24 months
Credits Req:  42 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • CEPH-accredited since 1974
  • On-campus or fast-paced online options
  • Online completes in 24 months
  • Practice-oriented, community-based training

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Type:  Private
Length:  15 to 24 months
Credits Req:  42 credit
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH (MPH@Simmons)
  • Health equity and social justice focus
  • Includes in-person immersion experiences
  • Customizable degree options

1004 Campanile Ave
Brookings, SD 57007
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH for rural community focus
  • Interprofessional approach
  • Five core public health areas covered
  • Biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health tracks

501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  48 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Hands-on, internship-driven program
  • Class activities built on community partnerships
  • Career paths in health departments and hospitals
  • Roles in research, insurance, and nonprofits

Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Fully online MPH program
  • Same instructors as on-campus program
  • Anytime, anywhere flexibility

1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Type:  Public
Length:  2 to 3 years
Credits Req:  45-51 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • CEPH-accredited two-year MPH program
  • Six concentration options including epidemiology
  • Biomedical sciences, biostatistics, environmental health
  • Includes professional internships

350 New Campus Dr
Brockport, NY 14420
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • MPH for health educators
  • 42 credit hours including a 3-credit internship
  • Prepares students for CHES or MCHES exams
  • Skills in program planning and health communication

1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Type:  Public
Length:  2 to 3 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • MPH in Epidemiology concentration
  • Practice- and research-oriented careers
  • Rigorous epidemiologic methods training

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 42 semester credit hours required
  • Two tracks: Behavioral Science or Cultural Competency
  • Cultural competency focus throughout
  • Local to international population health focus

1246 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Integrated, cross-disciplinary curriculum
  • Collaborative learning structure
  • Covers determinants of health and epidemiology
  • Includes policy, ethics, and interventions

3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430
Type:  Public
Length:  15 to 24 months
Credits Req:  45 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH at Julia Jones Matthews School
  • Same curriculum as traditional MPH
  • Tailored to personal and professional schedules
  • Bridges medicine and public health careers

1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 42-credit MPH degree
  • Full-time completion in four academic terms
  • Part-time completion within 5 years
  • Includes 19 core, 6 concentration, 10 elective units

Medford, MA 02155
Type:  Private
Length:  1 to 2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • On-campus or online formats
  • 42-credit comprehensive curriculum
  • Same credits regardless of format

6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH in Community Health Sciences
  • Leadership skills in community health
  • Addresses health needs and disparities
  • Skills in program monitoring and evaluation

12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Type:  Public
Length:  2 to 3 years
Credits Req:  44 to 49 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online Individualized MPH program
  • Fully customizable curriculum option
  • Focus areas: health equity or addictions
  • Designed for working professionals

302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
Type:  Public
Length:  1-6 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Nontraditional program for working professionals
  • Webinar and online course delivery
  • Built for community health career advancement

739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH in Health Education & Promotion
  • Career in federal, state, community agencies
  • Roles in consulting, universities, hospitals
  • Research and nonprofit pathways

Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  44 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Shared MPH Core based on Evidence-Based Public Health
  • Multiple departmental concentrations available
  • Applied Practice Experience internship required
  • Integrative Learning Experience capstone

3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • MPH in Public Health Practice
  • Focus on Alaska and Circumpolar North
  • Open to diverse academic backgrounds
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate programs


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Online MPH programs (Master's in Public Health programs) have become as rigorous as on-campus programs and offer several advantages. These include flexibility, affordability, access to advanced technologies, a diverse student body, and global opportunities. Students can learn at their own pace, save money, interact with a range of professionals, and gain exposure to diverse global perspectives on public health issues. MPH students gain critical skills in analysis, research, and communication, and may study public health issues from epidemiology and biostatistics to environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, health policy, public health administration, and global health. The master of public health degree may be a rewarding choice for those seeking better job prospects and/or higher salaries in public and private sectors, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and international health bodies.

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