Best Online MPH Degree Programs for 2026 for 2026

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.


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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

MCPHS University - Master of Public Health

179 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
As an MPH student, you will immerse yourself in topics such as quantitative and qualitative research methods, environmental health sciences, health policy, and community health. In this flexible program, you can study on a full- or part-time basis, either at our Boston campus or online, and you may begin classes during the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Depending on the option you choose, the program will require two or more years to complete. When you graduate, you ll be well prepared to develop strategies that address complex health issues.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

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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Simmons University - Master of Public Health

300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
The concept of health equity stems from an understanding that public health and social justice are deeply intertwined. The focus of MPH@Simmons, the Master of Public Health program delivered online from Simmons University, is to prepare students to work toward achieving health equity at local, national, and global levels.MPH@Simmons students gain the skills to become effective public health practitioners through a blend of online courses, self-paced coursework, and in-person immersion experiences that explore public health through the lens of equity and social justice.With multiple opportunities to customize their MPH degree, students can develop content expertise in their area of passion and make an impact on the issues that matter most to them.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 15 to 24 months
Credits Required: 42 credit
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Harvard University - Master of Public Health

Massachusetts Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
The Harvard Chan School master of public health degree will provide you with the breadth of knowledge, subject-specific expertise, specialized skills, and powerful global network you need to forge the career you want in public health. Whether you are a medical doctor, an established public health professional, or new to the field of public health, flexible degree formats and an array of options for specific fields of study will provide you with the right mix of grounding in the core disciplines of public health and a specialized focus to meet your individual goals.Harvard Chan School MPH graduates have achieved some remarkable things. They have led global efforts to eradicate diseases such as smallpox and Guinea worm disease. They have led departments at hospitals and health care agencies. They have become leaders of ministries of health, humanitarian organizations, corporations, academic institutions, and government agencies. They have developed life-saving vaccines. They have served as surgeons, primary care physicians, and veterinarians. They have become best-selling authors. And they have even become heads of state.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 65 credit
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Tufts University - Master of Public Health

Medford, MA 02155
The MPH degree at Tufts is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of public health. Regardless of your chosen degree option (on-campus or online), the program consists of 42 credits, ensuring a comprehensive education.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 1 to 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Public Health

College Park, MD 20742
Prepare to navigate the intersections of research, practice, planning, administration and policy, and tackle current and emerging public health issues. The MPH degree emphasizes hands-on experiences and the practical applications of public health science and research to improve the health of populations and communities through intervention programs, education, policy and research. All MPH concentrations provide foundational knowledge in the core disciplines of public health, with the opportunity to specialize. Because of our unique configuration of departments and research centers, we offer some special MPH concentrations, including physical activity and health equity, that will set you apart.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Master of Public Health

201 Old Main
University Park, PA 16802
Penn State College of Medicine's Master of Public Health (MPH) Program aims to advance theory and practice that prepare future public health leaders, improve population health, and reduce health disparities across Pennsylvania s communities, the nation, and the world through excellence in education, research, and serviceWe take an individualized, student-centered approach to learning to meet the needs and interests of those in the program.Students may attend the program on a full- or part-time basis. Courses are held in the late afternoons and early evenings to accommodate working students.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

George Mason University - Master of Public Health

4400 University Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree provides grounding in the competencies needed to be a successful public health practitioner both locally and globally. Graduates are equipped to address the most pressing and emerging health problems with training in one of the following concentrations.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 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

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

University of Rochester - Master of Public Health

Wilson Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14627
The Master s in Public Health (MPH) degree program in the Department of Public Health Sciences is a 43-credit online/on-campus program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The MPH program has a long-standing tradition of training a diverse range of public health and health professionals in the skills needed to identify, prevent and solve community health problems.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 43 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE
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University of New England - Master of Public Health

11 Hills Beach Rd
Biddeford, ME 04005
The Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree at the University of New England Online is a 42-credit program designed to prepare students with the knowledge and the skills needed to promote the health of individuals and communities. Our fully online graduate-level public health courses are built to be interdisciplinary, allowing students to pursue a range of careers upon graduation, including roles within public health policy, community health education, infection disease units & epidemiology, emergency response teams, public health research, and more! For those wishing to hone their area of expertise, the online MPH program offers focus areas in Epidemiology, Global Health and Health Education.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 18 months to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Vermont - Master of Public Health

85 S Prospect St
Burlington, VT 05405
If you re committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and passionate about improving health access and equality then the field of Public Health needs you. When you join UVM s top-ranked online Public Health program, you ll learn to ask provocative questions about the ways in which housing, racism, health policy, and the environment impact population health. And you ll explore how an interdisciplinary approach that blends public policy, research, and population health science is critical to implementing public health interventions that prioritize the lived experiences of diverse populations.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: Flexible - not to exceed 5 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hour
Testing Requirement: No GRE

SUNY College at Brockport - Master of Public Health

350 New Campus Dr
Brockport, NY 14420
The Department of Public Health and Health Education offers the Master of Public Health (MPH) for those students wishing to work in the field of Public Health as health educators. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work in a variety of settings and with a variety of populations planning, implementing, and evaluating programs, creating and disseminating health communication materials, and organizing and leading collaborative efforts within and across organizations for the improvement of health.The program requires students to complete 42 credit hours, which includes a 3-credit internship in the field. The program prepares students to sit for the National Health Education Specialist exam to earn the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) designation or the Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), depending on professional experience.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Southern Maine - Master of Public Health

96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04103
The USM public health program is excited to announce the official launch of its accelerated Master of Public Health (MPH) degree option. Now students in any major can apply to start their graduate studies while still completing their undergraduate degree. Depending on their number of undergraduate electives, juniors and seniors may take up to 21 MPH credits, which is basically half of the MPH degree. These include classes in epidemiology, health systems, and social and behavioral health. Erika Ziller, the public health program chair notes, There is a huge need for MPH graduates throughout Maine and beyond, with both the federal and state governments investing in our public health infrastructure. This accelerated option will help students interested in improving the public s health get both degrees and into the workforce sooner.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Old Dominion University - Master of Public Health

5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
The Master's of Public Health (MPH) is designed to prepare students for entry and/or advancement in public health careers. The program provides students with an understanding of the public health sciences and with knowledge and skills that can be utilized in healthcare management, population-based research, and the community practice of public health. The MPH is designed for students with a bachelor s degree from all academic disciplines within and outside of the health disciplines. The graduates of the program will be ready to serve as invaluable professionals and leaders in the realm of public health care services. The program is available as traditional (class-room), online or hybrid options.Graduates of the MPH with a concentration in Health Behavior and Health Promotion are successful health behavior and health promotion leaders, directors, managers, health educators, community health planners, program managers, and program evaluators in public and private sectors including health departments, not-for-profit organizations, and foundations. Their work is aimed at preventing disease and injury and promoting healthy behaviors through education, communication, research, and publication.Graduates of the MPH with
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 43-credit
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University at Buffalo - Online Individualized Master of Public Health

12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Advance Your Career: The Online Individualized Master of Public Health DegreeIf you've been considering ways to advance your career in public health, learn more about UB's Online Individualized MPH program. Professionals who want to take their career to the next level can take advantage of online learning and customize their program to meet their unique interests and career objectives with our fully individualized curriculum option or our two focus areas, health equity or addictions.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 44 to 49 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

West Virginia University - Master of Public Health

PO Box 6201
Morgantown, WV 26506
A Master of Public Health (MPH) degree is a multidisciplinary professional degree focused on the application of science, research and theoretical knowledge toward the prevention of disease.The WVU MPH program prepares students for promising careers providing evidence-based solutions to complex health issues. Graduates leave our program with the skills necessary to work in a variety of public health settings such as health departments, clinics, and federal agencies.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 41 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Youngstown State University - Master of Public Health

One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
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

Liberty University - Master of Public Health

1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Liberty University s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is a prestigious degree that enhances your marketable credentials. In public health fields, the M.P.H. is comparable to the M.B.A. in the business world and is an applied science degree.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Northeast Ohio Medical University - Master of Public Health

4209 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
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

Kent State University at Kent - Master of Public Health

Executive Office, 2nd Floor Library
Kent, OH 44242
Kent State University's College of Public Health was created to bridge public safety and health career pathways and to address a nationwide shortage of public health workers. The master's degree in Public Health includes four specialty areas epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy and management.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 46 credit
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Akron Main Campus - Master of Public Health

302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
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

East Carolina University - Public Health Program

East 5th Street
Greenville, NC 27858
Eastern North Carolina has significant health burdens, especially in the rural, low-resource, and racial and ethnic minority communities. Addressing these health threats, and the disparities that stem from them, are the driving forces for our teaching, research, and service. The ECU Master of Public Health program is collaborative in our work with local, regional, state, and national public health and health care agencies.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

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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.