Best Online MPH Degree Programs for 2026

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Adelphi University - Master of Public Health (MPH)

1 South Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
Type:  Private
Length:  2 - 3 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE/GMAT Required

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  • Trains leaders to oversee public health programs and policies
  • Career paths: epidemiologist, manager, researcher
  • Also prepares educators, advocates, and directors
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George Washington University - Master of Public Health

1918 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Type:  Private
Length:  1 to 5 years
Credits Req:  45 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Online MPH connected to D.C. public health hub
  • Builds network and leadership skills
  • Scholarships available
  • No GRE required
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Master of Public Health

103 South Bldg Cb 9100
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Type:  Public
Length:  20 to 36 months
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • On-campus, online, or distance formats
  • 13 concentration areas to choose from
  • Gillings MPH Core foundation curriculum
  • North Carolina and global focus
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Ohio University-Main Campus - Master of Public Health (MPH)

020 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Type:  Public
Length:  3.5 years (7 semesters)
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No testing requirement

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  • Online MPH program
  • Real-world curriculum application
  • Hands-on learning at public health organizations
  • Community-focused applied practice experience
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Purdue University-Main Campus - Master of Public Health (MPH)

Hovde Hall of Administration
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Full- or part-time coursework
  • Multiple concentration options
  • Combines scientific rigor with practical application
  • Careers in nonprofit, government, healthcare, industry
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Benedictine University - Master of Public Health (MPH)

5700 College Rd
Lisle, IL 60532
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  43 credits
Testing Req:  No testing requirement

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  • CEPH-accredited M.P.H. program
  • Coursework aligned with PHF core competencies
  • Professional skill set development
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Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Health Administration

650 Maryville University Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63141
Type:  Private
Length:  24 months or less
Testing Req:  No GRE required

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  • Master of Health Administration (MHA) program
  • Concentrations: Informatics, Leadership, Population Health
  • Senior Services concentration also available
  • Complete in as few as 24 months
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University of Arizona - Master of Public Health

1401 E University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721
Type:  Public
Length:  24 Months with options for shorter or longer program plans
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE/MCAT scores required

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  • Public university based in Tucson, AZ
  • Online MLS completable in one to two years
  • 11 concentrations spanning practice and policy areas
  • Includes Indigenous Peoples Law, Mining Law, Human Rights
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National University - Master of Public Health

9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA 92123
Type:  Private
Length:  18 months to 3 years
Credits Req:  72 quarter units
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Online MPH, complete in as few as 18 months
  • Three specializations available
  • Health Promotion, Community Mental Health, Admin tracks
  • Internship and networking opportunities
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New York University - Master of Public Health

70 Washington Sq South
New York, NY 10012
Type:  Private
Length:  2 to 4 years
Credits Req:  46 credit-hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Private university based in New York, NY
  • Master of Studies in Law program
  • Completable in 3 to 5 years
  • Concentration listed: Taxation
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center

365 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10016
Type:  Public
Length:  2 Years
Credits Req:  42 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • MPH in Community Health concentration
  • Focus on social and behavioral sciences
  • Skills in grant writing, research, and evaluation
  • Addresses social determinants and health inequalities
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Public Health

West 116 St and Broadway
New York, NY 10027
Type:  Private
Length:  2 Years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Curriculum redesigned in 2012, now considered standard
  • Built with 150+ faculty, students, alumni, employers
  • Broad systemic understanding and critical thinking
  • Leadership training for complex health challenges
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Public Health

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
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New York Medical College - Master of Public Health

Administration Building
Valhalla, NY 10595
Type:  Private
Length:  2 to 4 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • CEPH-accredited public health programs
  • MPH Generalist or MPH Epidemiology tracks
  • Online and evening classes for working professionals
  • Focus on underresourced populations
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Southern Connecticut State University - Master of Public Health

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

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

Woodbridge Hall
New Haven, CT 06520
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  20 course units
Testing Req:  No GRE

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  • Two-year program with summer internship
  • Twenty course units over four semesters
  • Six academic departments and six concentrations
  • Open to varied academic backgrounds
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Arcadia University - Master of Public Health (MPH)

450 S Easton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
Type:  Private
Length:  2+ years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE is required

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Temple University - Master of Public Health

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
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Drexel University - Master of Public Health

3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Type:  Private
Length:  12-33 months
Credits Req:  56 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private university based in Philadelphia, PA
  • MLS program completable in three years
  • Eight concentrations across compliance, privacy, criminal law
  • Niche tracks include NCAA sports law and pharma compliance
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Master of Public Health

University Avenue and High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  46 credit
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • CEPH-accredited 46-credit MPH program
  • Three concentrations including healthcare management
  • Health care management is 100% online
  • 200-hour Applied Learning Experience
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SUNY at Albany - Master of Public Health

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
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst - Master of Public Health

374 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst, MA 01003
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • 42-credit online accredited program
  • Designed for working healthcare professionals
  • Public health theory and practice combined
  • Customizable curriculum
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Brown University - Master of Public Health

One Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02912
Type:  Private
Length:  12-24 months
Credits Req:  12 Courses
Testing Req:  No GRE required

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Fully online MPH for working professionals
  • Accelerated 16-month format
  • Integrated practicum experiences
  • Interdisciplinary, research-driven approach
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Morgan State University - Master of Public Health

1700 East Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
Type:  Public
Length:  2 to 3 years
Credits Req:  48-credit hours
Testing Req:  Required

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Generalist MPH specialization
  • Multidisciplinary approach to urban public health
  • Trains advocates, researchers, policy developers
  • Focus on urban public health problems
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Johns Hopkins University - Master of Public Health

3400 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21218
Type:  Private
Length:  2 to 4 years
Credits Req:  80 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Schoolwide MPH degree program
  • Multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach
  • Faculty renowned for global public health research
  • Collaborative learning environment
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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.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an unranked list of accredited programs appearing in your selected sort order.

Schools marked "Featured" have paid for that designation but not for their inclusion in the Best Online MPH Degree Programs. Read more about our "Featured Schools" here.