Next Start Dates: April 03, 2023; July 05, 2023

Apply By: March 29, 2023; June 28, 2023

21 months estimated time to completion with full-time study1

$14,350 total estimated program cost2

14 courses to complete this degree

How You Can Be a Leader with an MPH Degree

For under $15,000,2 you can take your public health leadership and knowledge into many directions that are vital to community health, including:

Health informatics and analytics
Epidemiology and research
Environmental health and risk management
Public health policy and administration
Population health management
Community health

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What You’ll Learn

Our Master’s of Public Health program offers a curriculum developed by experienced public health professionals, the guidance of doctorally prepared faculty and a practicum experience to apply your skills within your community.

You will learn to:

Utilize research methods and how to interpret, analyze, explain and present relevant data to propose interventions and offer insight on advocacy issues
Develop public health policy initiatives that advance community and global health equity
Lead, understand and connect with diverse communities in collaboration with community partners
Develop environmental risk management practices that affect local and global communities

Sample Courses

Epidemiology for Public Health Professionals // PHC 5030 // 4 credits
Understand disease pathways and occurrence prevention, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of study designs and practice risk factor assessment on a community level.
Public Health Leadership // PHC 6117 // 4 credits
Learn how to lead during a crisis, how to lead diverse teams and how to recognize the biases the field has regarding diversity, culture and leadership.
Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness // PHC 5374 // 4 credits
Discuss principles of environmental health such as exposure assessment, occupational hazards and risk and disaster management, while examining the impact environmental laws and regulations have on global health.
Healthcare Policy, Ethics, and Laws // HSA 5200 // 4 credits
Examine ethics and laws as they relate to health policy development, identify potential problems in different healthcare settings and propose sustainable solutions.

14 Courses to Completion // 56 Credit Hours
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"Public health affects every single person in some way, shape or form. The air we breathe is our public health."

Joyvina Evans, PhD
Academic Program Director - Health Sciences

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Online Empowered Learning^™ courses allow you to learn by doing, manage your pace and stay connected with faculty and peers. Real-world practicum experience lets you apply what you know in your community.

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Wherever your career takes you, you’ll be a stronger contributor with employer-valued transferable skills, including communication, diversity and teamwork, and more. Your digital Comprehensive Learner Record makes it easier to showcase your skills. See how.

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Practicum Experience

Our Master of Public Health program features a practicum experience. It’s a great way to apply what you’ve been learning in your coursework, potentially building your professional network and gaining exposure to potential employers.

Sample practicum projects:

Explore how social media and text messaging can be used as effective communication tools during situations, such as the COVID-19 pandemic
Conduct a community needs assessment
Create an emergency preparedness/disaster management manual
Develop and present an educational seminar on vaping and tobacco
Conduct a literature review and submit a grant proposal for a healthy living workshop for a senior living facility
Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of a telemedicine program

Potential Practicum Sites to Consider

Government public health agencies
Healthcare providers and organizations
Public safety agencies, human service and charity organizations
Education and youth development organizations
Recreation and arts-related organizations
Economic and philanthropic organizations
Environmental agencies and organizations

Public Health Careers: An Essential, Growing Field

Master’s degree graduates in public health are in demand in a variety of job roles in our communities and healthcare institutions as new global health concerns and scientific breakthroughs emerge.

Projected job growth by 2030 is much higher than average for some public health-related roles, including:

Medical and Health Services Managers: 33% growth3
Community Health Workers: 21% growth3

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Research and Informatics

Analyze big data and trends to shape public policy

Community Health

Provide education that raises awareness about health issues in the community.

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Environmental Health

Assess local health risks and formulate strategies to protect communities.

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Tuition & Savings

Do the Math

With four start dates a year, 11-week terms and a total of 14 courses, full-time students can finish in less than two years for under $15,000.2

$205 cost per credit
x 56 total credits
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$11,480 total tuition
+ $2,870 total fees
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$14,350 full-time estimated total program cost

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Earn Your Online MPH for Under $15K

Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how our online Master of Public Health program can be more affordable with credit transfers, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military discounts for those who qualify.

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Entrance Requirements

To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the Department of Education with a 2.75 cumulative GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, students must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check. No GRE^® is required.4

Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 (no rounding) to 2.74 may request an exception to the minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA requirement through submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay.

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What Is Epidemiology?

What is epidemiology? Though the word sounds complicated, this public health specialty is easier to understand than you might think.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rasmussen University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree online or in person?

All of our MPH program courses are online nationally, with on-the-ground support services available at 18 campuses in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The practicum experiences are not online or on campus; students arrange the organization and location for their own practicum, with support from Rasmussen University. See all our campus locations ›
What’s the difference between a Master of Public Health degree and some related Master’s degrees?
- The MPH program prepares graduates for a wider range of environments (government agencies, health organizations, non-profits, colleges and universities) than other related Master's degrees and focuses on research and data-driven issues that impact entire communities.
- Master of Health Administration graduates typically work in healthcare institutions, focus on the business of healthcare and manage teams of medical and health professionals.
- The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Public Health Specialization is geared toward medical settings with a combined focus on nursing and public health, serving individuals and families through nursing leadership roles.
What can you do with an MPH degree?
Master of Public Health graduates work in a variety of areas, including government agencies, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, environmental health organizations, schools and universities, public safety and disaster management agencies, healthcare providers like hospitals and clinics, community health initiatives, and global health and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Can I transfer credits into this Master’s program?
Yes. If you've earned Master's-level credits before, up to 20% of this Master's degree program can be completed through transfer credits. Your admissions advisor can help you get an answer on your specific transfer credits in one business day, on average. For more information, visit our Transfer Policy page.

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Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term.
Tuition for MPH is $205 per credit. Tuition for MSN program is $260 per credit; excludes MSN Nurse Practitioner specializations. Students in all programs must maintain continuous enrollment to remain eligible for the tuition pricing of $205/$260 per credit. A student who withdraws and re-enrolls will be required to pay the tuition price offered at the time of their re-enrollment. MSN students who receive the tuition price of $260 per credit may be eligible to use additional discounts, grants and/or scholarships. If a student needs to retake one or more courses in the degree program, the total cost of the program will exceed $15,000. MSN (excluding Nurse Practitioner specializations) Program cost breakdown: $12,480 in tuition + $2,460 in fees = $14,940 in program cost. MPH Program cost breakdown: $11,480 in tuition + $2,870 in fees = $14,350 in program cost. Program availability varies by campus and state; please see the Rasmussen University Catalog for details.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, [career information accessed March 31, 2022] www.bls.gov/ooh/. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
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Master of Public Health (MPH)

Online Master's Degree

21 months estimated time to completion with full-time study1

$14,350 total estimated program cost2

14 courses to complete this degree

How You Can Be a Leader with an MPH Degree

What You’ll Learn

Sample Courses

Online + Practicum

Support at Every Turn

Take Your Skills with You

Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!

Request More Information

Practicum Experience

Practicum Experience

Potential Practicum Sites to Consider

Public Health Careers

Public Health Careers: An Essential, Growing Field

Research and Informatics

Community Health

Environmental Health

Tuition & Savings

Do the Math

Earn Your Online MPH for Under $15K

Entrance Requirements

What Is Epidemiology?

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't See Your Question Here?

Related Programs

Human Services

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)