Best Online MPH Degree Programs 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.

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Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Health Administration

650 Maryville University Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63141

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Maryville University s tech-forward Master of Health Administration program offers a future-focused exploration of healthcare trends, providing the flexibility to create your own personalized journey. Pursue the general MHA or specialize in one of four concentrations: Health Informatics and Analytics, Healthcare Leadership, Population Health Management, or Senior Services. Learn from experienced faculty who are active industry practitioners and complete your degree in as few as 24 months. Request information about our programs, courses, and what you need to apply.

Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months or less
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Testing Requirement: 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

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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
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George Washington University - Master of Public Health

1918 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052

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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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Brown University - Master of Public Health

One Prospect Street
Providence, RI 02912

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Brown University's School of Public Health, academic excellence meets real-world impact in our fully online MPH program. Working professionals worldwide gain access to Ivy League education rooted in Brown's cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary approach. Our accelerated 16-month format and integrated practicum experiences prepare graduates to shape the future of public health.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 12-24 months
Credits Required: 12 Courses
Testing Requirement: No GRE required
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University of Arizona - Master of Public Health

1401 E University Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85721

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The University of Arizona?s Online Master of Public Health degree prepares graduates with skills and knowledge to build healthier communities locally and globally. Students take foundational courses that address core public health competencies and then specialize in areas such as Applied Epidemiology, Climate Change, Health Behavior/Health Promotion, and Population Aging. All students combine coursework with an applied practice experience that trains them to affect change.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 24 Months with options for shorter or longer program plans
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE/MCAT scores required

The University of Alabama - Master of Public Health

739 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Advance your career with a Master of Public Health in Health Education & Promotion earned online so you can help communities improve their well-being and respond to their health concerns. With an MPH, you can pursue a rewarding career working in federal, state or community public health agencies, consulting firms, universities or hospitals, as well as other research and nonprofit organizations.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Alabama at Birmingham - Master of Public Health

Administration Bldg Suite 1070
Birmingham, AL 35294
The Master of Public Health (MPH) is the most well-known Public Health degree. It is considered a terminal or professional degree, as it fully preparesindividuals for lifelong careers in public health practicewithout the need for additional education.At UAB, all MPH degree programs begin with ashared MPH Core based on the Evidence-Based PublicHealth framework, which provides all students withthe practice-based skills they need to be effective inthe public health workforce. Students further enhancetheir training through one of many departmentalconcentrations; these concentrations are designed todeepen students knowledge in specific areas of publichealth. Regardless of concentration, all MPH studentsengage in an Applied Practice Experience (Internship)in the community and conclude their coursework withan Integrative Learning Experience (Capstone) in whichthey pull together skills and perspectives learned inboth the core and the concentration courses to producea high-quality written product.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 44 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Southern Mississippi - Master of Public Health

118 College Drive # 0001
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
The Master of Public Health Program provides students with academic skills, practical experience and multidisciplinary study that will enable them to to meet 21st century public health challenges. Public Health is a science protecting and improving the health of communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, and detecting, preventing and responding to both chronic and infectious diseases. Public health practitioners promote healthcare equity, quality and accessibility while working to decrease health disparities.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: Required

Morehouse School of Medicine - Master of Public Health

720 Westview Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30310
Morehouse School of Medicine s Online Master of Public Health (eMPH) is an 24-month hybrid program for working professionals who seek a graduate public health degree that prepares them for rapid career growth. Our eMPH curriculum provides the public health theory that supports the social mission of MSM. The eMPH consists of a community health and policy curriculum coupled with additional program requirements to ensure students obtain the practical skills necessary to advance and further as leaders in the public health profession. Driven by the MSM mission, the eMPH will focus on training public health leaders who are fluent in community-focused public health practice, particularly in underserved communities.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 24 months
Credits Required: 48-credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Georgia State University - Master of Public Health

33 Gilmer St
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta Connections, Global ImpactOur location in Atlanta, a global hub of public health expertise, gives students extraordinary opportunities to learn from leaders in the field and to gain applied practice experiences. An MPH from Georgia State is your ticket to a world of opportunity and impact in public health.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

The University of West Florida - Master of Public Health

11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514
The University of West Florida s Master of Public Health is an affordable online program accredited by the CEPH. This competency-based, military-friendly curriculum caters to world-class students from diverse backgrounds and career goals in population health. Graduates can enjoy lucrative careers in high demand. Working professionals can even balance their educational goals with work and family life through our asynchronous online coursework. You can also expect to work one-on-one with expert faculty by participating in their research and presenting findings at national conferences.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: GRE waived

Emory University - Master of Public Health

201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
The MPH in health policy is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of how federal, state, and local policies shape the U.S. health-care system. In addition to core courses, students in this program take a concentrated set of courses in a particular field (e.g., vulnerable populations, health outcomes). Graduates are well qualified to practice in the private health-care industry, nonprofit sector, and government.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Memphis - Master of Public Health

Alumni Avenue
Memphis, TN 38152
The UofM School of Public Health is one of the nation s premier metropolitan programs that creates innovators who stand with entire neighborhoods, engage with large groups of people and listen to public voices to solve the toughest problems effecting community well-being.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Tennessee State University - Master of Public Health

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
The Tennessee State University Master of Public Health within the College of Health Sciences is committed to the education of students and public health professionals in practice, research, and life-long learning. The Master of Public Health Program seeks to train professionals who will work to preserve and promote the health of local, state, national, and international populations through a focus on cultural competency. The MPH program requires completion of 42 semester credit hours and offers two (2) tracks: Behavioral Science/Public Health Science and Cultural Competency.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Mercer University - Master of Public Health

1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207
The Mercer Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers students a rewarding opportunity to help reduce health disparities and to improve the quality of life for families and communities. Mercer offers a generalist MPH degree teaching skill sets that open doors to various opportunities in the field. A host of specialists including educators, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, journalists, researchers, administrators, environmentalists, demographers, social workers, laboratory scientists, and attorneys work to protect the public from health threats while promoting wellness and disease prevention.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans - Master of Public Health

433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, LA 70112
The Masters in Public Health program is offered through a collaboration between LSUS and Louisiana State University Health Shreveport (LSUHS). This unique partnership offers resources and opportunities that will enrich your graduate experience and prepare you for diverse roles in the field of public health. Core courses address 27 competencies and 15 areas of knowledge identified by CEPH as essential for all public health master s degree students to demonstrate. At the same time, you ll have plenty of opportunities to choose field experiences based on your interests. Faculty are deeply engaged in the Shreveport community and personally involved in the work of students.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 1.5 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Western Kentucky University - Master of Public Health

1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101
WKU's Master of Public Health (MPH) is a professional practice degree that prepares students for a wide range of health-related professions. The 42 credit-hour MPH degree, accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH), is offered on WKU's campus and in a fully online format.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Master of Public Health

1500 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32307
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program is among the top producers of African American public health professionals in the nation. Our online program is designed to help you progress rapidly up the career ladder with guaranteed basic public health competencies and a focus on public health practice. Physicians and other healthcare professionals are drawn to the FAMU online MPH for the flexibility it offers through anytime, anywhere access.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 50 credit hour
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Public Health

6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
The Online MPH in Community Health Sciences is a degree that emphasizes leadership skills in community health sciences (CHS). The program focuses on developing knowledge and skills to work with communities in addressing health needs and health disparities, and improving quality of life. This work requires skills in social and behavioral aspects of community health, monitoring and evaluation of community-based programs, community training methodologies, and leadership approaches to promote community health and well-being and health equity.
Program Type: Private
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 45 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville - Master of Public Health

527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
Translate your passion for public health into practice with an online Master of Public Health from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We will prepare you for a versatile career dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of all individuals.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Master of Public Health

4301 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree prepares students in the art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community outreach. Public health differs from other health programs in that it focuses on large population groups instead of individuals. It emphasizes promoting health and wellness as ultimate goals and prevention over cure.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 6 years
Credits Required: 42 credits
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale - Master of Public Health

Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Our standalone Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is accomplished entirely online. The virtual platform is a convenient way to work towards a M.P.H. degree from anywhere in the world. You'll receive top-notch instruction from the same highly qualified instructors who work on-campus at SIU, with the added benefit of being able to work anytime, anywhere to achieve a degree in public health.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Georgia Southern University - Master of Public Health

1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460
You are ready to battle disease, promote better nutrition and hygiene, and improve water quality. You want everyone to have access to preventative healthcare. You are ready to make a difference. The Master of Public Health (MPH) prepares students to work locally and globally to make people healthier and make the world a better place to live!
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 45 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

Eastern Kentucky University - Master of Public Health

521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475
The program is tailored to meet the needs of individuals working in or planning to work in a public health profession. Classes are offered on evenings, Saturdays, and online.* A total of 42 semester hours are required to complete the program with 21 hours of MPH core requirements and 15 hours in the chosen concentration. Additional hours are completed in an Applied Practice Experience and Integrative Learning Experience. Full-time students can expect to complete the degree requirements in 2 to 3 years, depending on summer attendance.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 to 3 years
Credits Required: 42 credit hours
Testing Requirement: Yes

East Tennessee State University - Master of Public Health

1276 Gilbreath Drive
Johnson City, TN 37614
Choose fully online or campus-based delivery for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Biostatistics, Community Health, Epidemiology, and Public Health Leadership & Policy degrees. The MPH Environmental Health is offered in a hybrid format delivery.
Program Type: Public
Program Length: 2 years
Credits Required: 43-46 credit hours
Testing Requirement: No GRE

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