Online MPH Degree FAQ's

You can complete the program in just 7 semesters. To see the curriculum, view our Master of Public Health curriculum page .

The Master of Public Health is designed for working professionals with busy lives, so if something interrupts your normal course of study, you don't have to worry about losing the courses you've completed. You can take up to 6 years to complete the degree if needed. To see the curriculum, view our Master of Public Health curriculum page .

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered part-time with a total of 14 courses over a series of 7-week terms. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to absorb the information in your coursework fully.

To see the curriculum, view our Master of Public Health curriculum page .

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered part-time with a total of 14 courses over a series of 7-week terms. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to absorb the information in your coursework fully.

To see the curriculum, view our Master of Public Health curriculum page .

Tuition is $658 per credit for Ohio residents and $677 for non-residents. You'll need to complete 42 credits for a total tuition of $27,636 for Ohio residents and $28,434 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here .

Yes, Ohio University’s College of Health Sciences and Professions is proud to offer scholarships to those seeking to further their education in the online MPH program. If you are a student veteran, active military member, alumni, or corporate partner you are automatically eligible to receive a scholarship of up to 15%. Contact our admissions team for more details. 

Tuition for the Master of Public Health degree is $27,636 for Ohio residents and $28,434 for non-residents. You need to complete 42 at $658 per credit for Ohio residents and $677 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here .

You should expect additional costs for textbooks. You can learn more about all tuition fees here .

Yes, Ohio University's Master of Public Health degree has received full, seven-year CEPH accreditation.

Ohio University has been named a "Best College" by Princeton Review, a "Top Research Universities" by Forbes for American's Top Colleges 2018, and is Ranked #1 Online Colleges in the state of Ohio.

No, Ohio University's Master of Public Health degree does not require GMAT or GRE scores.

The first step is to start your application .

No, prior work experience is not required. You can learn more about our admissions policy here .

No, the Master of Public Health degree does not accept transfer credits. You can learn more about our admissions policy here .

We offer multiple program intakes per year and are always accepting applications. Our admissions team can help you determine the right start date for you and your academic goals. Contact us to learn more.

You'll need a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply to the program. You can learn more about our admissions policy here .

The requirements for the Master of Public Health include:

• $50 application fee 
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Official transcripts
• CV or resume
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution

You can learn more about our admission requirements here .

The online MPH degree program starts three times per year in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

There are no virtual open houses scheduled at this time. Please contact us for more information.

You'll complete 42 credits to earn the Master of Public Health degree. The program curriculum includes one graduate certificate in either Epidemiology or Appalachian Health. When earning both certificates, you will need to complete an additional three credit hours. You can review courses now .

You'll complete 14 courses to earn the Master of Public Health degree. The program curriculum includes one graduate certificate in either Epidemiology or Appalachian Health. When earning both certificates, you will need to complete one additional course. You can learn more about coursework for Ohio University's MPH program here .

The Community Health concentration prepares students to examine the behavioral, social and cultural factors that impact health behavior and health outcomes. Students complete coursework related to social, behavioral, environmental and cultural determinants of health and courses focused on the assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of health interventions in rural and underserved settings.

No, the Master of Public Health degree does not follow a cohort model — you may take courses in the order you choose as long as prerequisites are met.

The Master of Public Health degree offers maximum flexibility and is available in an asynchronous format. 

No, there is no residency required to earn your Master of Public Health degree.

There are 200 practicum hours required to complete the Master of Public Health degree. This takes the form of an applied practice experience at a rural or underserved community health organization. For 1 semester, students should expect to devote 15-20 hours a week per class to this experience.

Ohio University has no religious affiliation that would impact the Master of Public Health degree.

Those who hold a Master of Public Health degree often pursue career titles such as infectious disease consultants and more, with salaries that start at $60,000 ¹ , and growth rates as high as 26% by 2031 ² . Learn more about your career options by visiting our career page .

1. "Community Health Worker Salary in the United States." https://www.salary.com/research/salary/listing/community-health-worker-salary .
2. "Epidemiologists". https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/epidemiologists.htm .