Best Online MPH Degree Programs for 2024

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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Baylor University - Public Health Program

500 Speight Ave.
Waco, TX 76798
The Baylor University Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) online program, MPH@Baylor, that prepares aspiring public health professionals to improve the quality of life across populations on a local and global scale.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 12 to 24 months
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE
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George Washington University - Master of Public Health

2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

From the School

Connect with D.C. — the center of public health — from anywhere when you join GW’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program. GW’s top-11 public health school prepares aspiring leaders with the network and skillset to find their place in advancing health and wellness across the globe. Scholarships available. No GRE is required.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 to 5 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE
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Northeastern University - Master of Public Health

360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Through innovation in experiential education, research, and service, the Master of Public Health Program at Northeastern University trains diverse and skilled professionals who promote and protect the health of all communities.In order to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and professionals, the MPH Program offers our diverse graduate students a variety of course options.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 16-24 months
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master of Public Health

103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

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The UNC Gillings School's Master of Public Health (MPH), offered on-campus, online, and distance by the top public school of public health in the country, is a comprehensive, integrated program that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to solve urgent public health problems in North Carolina and around the world. Upon entering the program, you'll begin gaining knowledge and skills in the Gillings MPH Core, the foundation of the MPH program. At the Gillings School, you can choose from among 13 concentration areas, matching your education to your passions. You will join a diverse, dynamic, open-door community of world-class faculty, student colleagues, and exceptional staff. Together, you will gain the knowledge, skills, experience, and networks to make a difference right away.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 20 to 36 months
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

A T Still University of Health Sciences - Master of Public Health Degree Online

800 W Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree at A.T. Still University prepares graduates to become seasoned professionals in the field of public health. The focus of this online master s in public health degree is to create elite healthcare professionals who are prepared and driven to make a difference and lead the future of healthcare.This master s program is uniquely designed in close alignment with newly published public health standards, thus cultivating experienced, modern leaders who will excel in a wide range of public health professions.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: N/A
Credits Required: 48 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Adelphi University - Master of Public Health Program

South Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
With a Master of Public Health, you will assume a leadership role in creating and overseeing programs and policies that promote the ideals of public health. This timely degree will prepare you to take on key roles in public health organizations as an epidemiologist, manager, researcher, educator, advocate or director.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2-3 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

American Public University System - Master of Public Health

111 W Congress St
Charles Town, WV 25414
Develop a deep understanding of the scientific, psychological, and sociological elements that impact public health policy and practices today through American Public University s (APU) Master of Public Health (MPH) program. As a student in APU s Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH )-certified master s in public health online program, you will be challenged to develop solutions to address complex health issues, exploring community and global health, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral sciences.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 18-30 months
Credits Required: 43 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Andrews University - Public Health Program

4150 Administration Drive, Room 136
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
Public Health is research in action. The Science of Prevention. The Master of Public Health (MPH) will prepare highly competent public health professionals with the knowledge and training to prevent disease and restore health in local, national and global communities.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 30 months
Credits Required: 43 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Baldwin Wallace University - Master of Public Health

275 Eastland Rd
Berea, OH 44017
A Master of Public Health is the core professional degree recognized throughout the world for population health practice in both the public sector and in emerging private sectors. It is a growing field of study with diverse job opportunities.BW's MPH features a rigorous curriculum rich in applied experiences, research and advanced public health theory. Our graduates have the skills to become population health professionals capable of addressing health disparities with multidisciplinary, evidence-based approaches.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 36 months
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Benedictine College - MPH Program

1020 N 2nd St
Atchison, KS 66002
Benedictine's M.P.H. degree has not only CEPH accreditation which assures you that you're learning in a high-quality, relevant program but also coursework that aligns to the core competencies developed by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) for public health professionals. This means you're gaining the professional skill sets needed for the career you want.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 to 6 years
Credits Required: 43 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Bethune-Cookman University - MPH Program

640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Public health is defined by the World Health Organization as A complete state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity . To that end, public health professionals work to protect the health of communities and populations. They accomplish this through education, promotion of healthy behaviors, tracking outbreaks of disease, advocacy, and policy development, setting safety standards, providing direct care, and research and more.The Master of Public Health program at Bethune-Cookman University is a 45-hour credit program focused on providing a graduate-level public health education within a framework of social justice, health equity, and bold leadership. The program is designed to be completed in five sequential semesters (22 months) and is a residential, cohort program. Students matriculate in the fall semester.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 22 months
Credits Required: 45 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Boston University - Master of Public Health

One Silber Way
Boston, MA 02215

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From the No. 7 ranked school of public health, the Boston University Online MPH program offers a skills-based curriculum focused on health equity that prepares graduates to solve real-world public health problems. Complete in as few as 24 months for only $24,000. No GRE/GMAT is required to apply.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months to 5 year
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Brown University - Master of Public Health

One Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02912
Public health is a discipline devoted to preventing disease and promoting health in the humanpopulation. The threats challenging the health of the public include a variety of acute and chronicdiseases and conditions including AIDS, addiction, obesity, aging and some pervasive conditions basedon gender, race, socioeconomics, and level of education. Graduate study in public health at Brown has a5singular purpose: to train leaders in public health who are armed with the skills to conduct research,bring about policy change, and positively affect the health of populations.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: twelve (12) required MPH courses
Testing Requirement: No GRE

California Baptist University - Master of Public Health

8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Our Master of Public Health (MPH) trains future public health professionals to strategically plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based health promotion solutions that improve health and well-being. Students with a background in kinesiology, biology, psychology or other behavioral sciences, combined with graduate training in public health at CBU, are able to make important contributions to the prevention and intervention of diseases and disorders.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 48 units
Testing Requirement: No GRE

California State University-Northridge - Public Health Program

18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
CSUN's Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program prepares students to become public health professionals in order to enhance the general health and wellbeing of diverse human populations and communities.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2.5 years
Credits Required: n/a
Testing Requirement: No GRE

California State University-San Bernardino - Public Health Program

5500 University Pky
San Bernardino, CA 92407
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), is the choice for those public health professionals seeking to advance to management levels in the design, implementation, and administration of public health agencies. Our MPH was developed to train individuals who can provide service and leadership in community and public health. The two year program is designed for professionals who wish to expand their skills, knowledge and expertise, and for students who wish to build a career in public health. The foundation for the curriculum is the five core areas of public health: health status and determinants of health, public health statistics, epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, and health systems organization and delivery.
Program Type: Public
Program Length:
Credits Required: n/a
Testing Requirement: No GRE

California State University-San Marcos - MPH Program

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096
The Master of Public Health prepares students as practitioners of public health and as leaders in public and private sector agencies and organizations. Graduates are well-prepared to succeed in positions as public health professionals in local community organizations, hospitals, health management organizations, government agencies, the military, academia, and the private sector. Instructional faculty are leading teachers and researchers in the field of public health as well as local practitioners in specialized fields comprising each of the option areas. The program s rich and diverse curriculum provides students with the concrete tools they need to operate competently in the field after they graduate.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 16 months
Credits Required: 42 units
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Central Michigan University - Public Health Program

106 Warriner Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Our MPH degree is one of the few programs in the country with an emphasis on rural health and underserved communities. You'll be well prepared to manage and lead public health organizations and/or design culturally responsive behavioral and social interventions to address health challenges affecting populations across the state, country and the world.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2-4 years
Credits Required: 48 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Chamberlain College of Nursing-Illinois - MPH Program

1221 N Swift Rd
Addison, IL 60101
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is designed to challenge the way you think about the health of different population groups. It helps prepare students to lead projects and teams that implement solutions for a diverse range of public health programs and policies whether you re new to public health or are an existing healthcare professional.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 4-6 Semesters
Credits Required: 43 Credit Hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Claremont Graduate University - Master of Public Health

150 E Tenth St
Claremont, CA 91711
The Master of Public Health (MPH) program educates students and health professionals in the application of health promotion and disease prevention technologies and interventions to improve and enhance quality of life.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 44 units
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Cleveland State University - Master of Public Health

2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
This nontraditional program is geared to the working professional who would like to broaden their role in improving community health, enhance current job skills or seek career advancement. Students take core courses that are delivered through webinar and online teaching each semester.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1-6 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Public Health

West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Since 2012, the Mailman School of Public Health has followed a Master of Public Health (MPH) curriculum that is now the standard for public health education. By undertaking an intensive schoolwide effort and investment involving more than 150 members of the faculty, as well as students, alumni, and employers, the MPH curriculum provides the broad systemic understanding, critical thinking skills, and leadership training needed to tackle today s complex public health challenges.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Creighton University - Master of Public Health Program

2500 California Plaza
Omaha, NE 68178
Creighton's online master s in public health program is housed within the School of Medicine, which brings together different concepts and perspectives to provide students with a robust interprofessional education. The Jesuit core values provide the backdrop for our program. The faculty emphasize their public health practice and research in addition to teaching. They are in the field, keeping their skills current and learning more each year about emerging public health issues.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2.5 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

365 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10016
The MPH in Community Health focuses on the social and behavioral sciences in public health. Students are provided with the competencies they will need to promote health in urban communities competencies in assessment, community engagement, program development, grant writing, research, and evaluation. The program prepares students to plan, manage, and evaluate health programs aimed at reducing social and behavioral threats to community health. The curriculum addresses the social determinants of disease and health inequalities with a corresponding emphasis on structural theories of change, informed by social justice principles. Graduates work in a variety of organizations across public and nonprofit sectors in New York and beyond, including service, advocacy and health care organizations.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Dartmouth College - MPH Program

207 Parkhurst Hall
Hanover, NH 03755
Our flexible program allows you to tailor the curriculum according to your specific interests and career goals. The Dartmouth Master of Public Health (MPH) program is the place for you if you want to: use data analysis to impact policy, learn new quality improvement methods that will enable you to introduce meaningful change into an organization or system, or translate research findings into action to advance population health.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 11 to 22 months
Credits Required: n/a
Testing Requirement: No GRE

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