11139 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Type:  Private
Length:  1.5 to 2 years
Credits Req:  n/a
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Health education and wellness coaching focus
  • Evidence-based behavioral and learning theories
  • Covers lifestyle disease, nutrition, fitness
  • Includes legislative and community factors

5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Type:  Public
Credits Req:  n/a
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • CEPH-accredited MPH program
  • Two-year program for professionals
  • Five core public health areas covered
  • Includes epidemiology and environmental/occupational health

8432 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92504
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  48 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Trains in evidence-based health promotion
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate health solutions
  • Builds on kinesiology, biology, or psychology backgrounds
  • Focus on disease prevention and intervention

150 E Tenth St
Claremont, CA 91711
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  44 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Trains students and health professionals
  • Focus on health promotion and disease prevention
  • Application of interventions to improve quality of life

University Park
Los Angeles, CA 90089
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credit hour
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Private university based in Los Angeles, CA
  • Master of Studies in Law completable in 16 months
  • Five concentrations available across compliance areas
  • Tracks: Business, Compliance, Entertainment, Health Care, HR

333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, CA 92096
Type:  Public
Length:  16 months
Credits Req:  42 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Trains practitioners and leaders in public health
  • Faculty are teachers, researchers, and local practitioners
  • Career paths in government, military, academia
  • Concrete tools for community and private sector roles

18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330
Type:  Public
Length:  2.5 years
Credits Req:  n/a
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Prepares public health professionals
  • Focus on diverse populations and communities
  • Aim to enhance general health and wellbeing

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

4505 S Maryland Pky
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  47 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Disease and injury identification and prevention
  • Built environment and laboratory science
  • Behavioral change and prevention focus
  • Healthcare administration and data analysis

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

200 California Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Type:  Public
Length:  27 months
Credits Req:  42 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Flexible 27-month online MPH
  • Designed for working professionals
  • Specializations: Policy, Nutrition, Epidemiology
  • Emphasis on health equity and leadership

2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Type:  Private
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 credit hours
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Two-year, six-semester program
  • Campuses in San Francisco, Sacramento, Orange County
  • Four concentration areas offered
  • Hybrid and online formats available

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

1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 units
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH in Public Health Practice
  • No concentration required
  • Covers policy, finance, and budget
  • Includes health informatics and epidemiology

Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  45 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Online MPH in Health Education and Promotion
  • CEPH-accredited since Fall 2022
  • Part-time or full-time options
  • Includes integrative and interprofessional learning

2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Type:  Public
Length:  2 years
Credits Req:  42 credits
Testing Req:  No GRE

QUICK TAKEAWAYS

  • Concentrations in HBHP or HMAP
  • HBHP available on-campus or online
  • HMAP available online only
  • Joint MPH/MSW degree available


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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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