Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Public Health (MPH) – Prepare for impactful roles in government, nonprofits, healthcare, and more. Develop expertise in health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, and community health promotion. Tackle critical public health challenges and improve health outcomes across diverse populations with the skills gained in this comprehensive program.
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Overview
Follow your calling with Purdue’s CEPH-accredited online Master of Public Health.
Explore Purdue’s online Master of Public Health (MPH), designed to prepare professionals to promote health equity, prevent disease and improve healthcare delivery. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge of public health, population health management and community-based interventions.
The MPH program equips students with skills in public health analytics, policy analysis, environmental health and more. Graduates are ready to step into roles in health organizations, public health agencies, and community-based settings to drive meaningful changes in public health practice.
Advance your career with Purdue’s online graduate concentrations in family and community health. These focus areas can accelerate your career progression by building essential public health competencies around important public health specialties.
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Program Specifics
More information on courses and faculty can be found at the program website.
Degree Required Courses
- Theoretical Foundations of Health Behaviors
- Introduction to Environmental Health
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Public Health Administration
- Design and Analysis of Public Health Interventions Healthcare Communication
- Families and Health
- International Health Systems: A Comparative Approach
- The Business of Healthcare
- Public Health Practicum
Concentration
Purdue’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program offers a Family and Community Health concentration designed to address the evolving health needs of diverse populations. This comprehensive concentration focuses on key areas such as social, legal, biological, cultural and political factors that impact public health. Students gain practical skills to identify and assess health challenges, develop impactful community programs, and lead as public health educators, advocates or policy analysts.
As the concept of “family” changes and health disparities linked to racial and economic factors grow, professionals trained in this concentration are equipped to evaluate and respond to these dynamics, improving health outcomes and access to services.
Find Your Calling with Purdue’s Master of Public Health
Purdue University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to empower professionals to promote health equity, prevent disease and improve healthcare delivery. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in public health, population health management and community-based interventions.
Why Choose Purdue’s Online MPH Program?
- 100% Online & Flexible – Study from anywhere and complete weekly coursework at times that fit your schedule.
- CEPH-Accredited – A degree recognized by employers nationwide for its quality and credibility.
- No GRE Required – Streamlined application process.
- Personalized Support – 1:1 guidance from expert faculty and advisors throughout your journey.
- Real-World Experience – Complete a hands-on capstone project and a 200-hour practicum.
- Graduate in as Little as Two Years – Fast-track your career in public health (excluding practicum).
- Eight-week Courses – Complete each class in half the time of a full semester.
Program Manager Finds a Passion for Community Service in Purdue’s Online Master of Public Health
After Gabriella Quintana graduated from Purdue University in 2018 with a bachelor’s in public health, she moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area and started a career in clinic services. A couple years later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and her field was thrust into a crisis. Her undergraduate coursework had focused on epidemiology, a branch of health science focused on the distribution and control of disease in communities, so she understood how serious the pandemic was — and the role public health professionals played in mitigating the crisis.
For many professionals, earning a master’s degree can provide a big return-on-investment. In addition to financial benefits like salary increases and promotions, master’s degrees also help professionals learn in-demand skills, which can improve their job prospects, help them pivot to a new industry, or help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
Many employers value the advanced skills that master’s programs teach, and research shows that job candidates with master’s degrees have average salary increases from 25% to more than 75% in select fields. Ask your enrollment counselor for details on Purdue’s online master’s programs or learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s here.
Career Outcomes
Top Job Titles
- Public Health Program Manager
- Health Policy Analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Community Health Educator
Top Industries
- Health Departments
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Academic Institutions
- Healthcare Systems
Source: LightcastTM (2023). Unique job postings for July 2022-2023. Projected growth for years 2023-2033.
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