Master of Public Health

The mission of the Master of Public Health Degree Program is to enhance the health of the public through educational and leadership development of the public health work force, and through academic-community partnerships dedicated to both community-based research and service that will enhance human health. The Master of Public Health degree is designed to provide a professionally focused understanding of public health issues in America and abroad, to include the science, psychology, and sociology associated with public health issues. Students will study public health law, policy, and administration associated with the effective and efficient administration of public health. They will learn the health system, its management, finances, and structure. Students in the program are typically interested in some aspect of the health system, concerned about the public health situation in the United States and/or abroad, or are generally interested scholars who seek a public-minded degree. Inclusion of the concentration cores will create uniquely skilled public health professionals who could provide service to the public health community in these vital areas.

DEGREE AT A GLANCE:

    • Number of Credits
    • 45
    • Cost Per Credit
    • $ 325
    • Total Tuition*
    • $ 14,625
  • *(Before Transfer Credit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Program Completion Rates, Median Debt, and More

The following program details are intended to help you make an informed decision about the university that's right for you.

2010-2011 Program Completion Rate
Normal time to completion for full-time student3 years
Graduates who completed in this time40%1
1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are employed full time and do not take a full-time course load.
Tuition & Fees as of October 1, 2011 Median Loan Debt of 2010-2011 Graduates
Tuition
(before any awarded transfer credit)		$14,625 Federal Loans4$17,591
Transfer Credit Evaluation fee
(if applicable)		$50 Private educational loans$0
Graduation fee$100 Institution financing plan$0
Comprehensive Exam$2502 
Books and supplies$1,875-$2,6253 
On-campus room and boardNot applicable 
2 If a comprehensive exam is required to complete your program of study there will be an additional fee of $250. This fee covers the cost of exam supplies and materials.
3 Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program.		4 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.

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This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.

Total Credits (45 Hours)
 

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