Columbia Southern University · Orange Beach, Alabama
Master of Public Health/Community Health Education
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health/Community Health Education at Columbia Southern University?
Master of Public Health/Community Health Education is a MPH program at Columbia Southern University in Orange Beach, Alabama, offered online. It requires 36 credit hours. Published tuition: $359 per credit hour (graduate rate; $250 per credit hour for active-duty military using tuition assistance). Columbia Southern University isn't on the CEPH accredited list.
Concentration
- Community Health Education
Compare other programs in community health and health promotion.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 36 credit hours |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $359 per credit hour (graduate rate; $250 per credit hour for active-duty military using tuition assistance) |
From columbiasouthern.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $359 per credit, this program is the 10th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $12,924 (36 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $37,008 across 198 MPH programs with both figures.
- Its 36 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, one of the shorter programs.
- Among 228 programs with a community health and health promotion track, the median published rate is $730 per credit.
- This site lists 258 online MPH programs, this one included.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its community health and health promotion coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Alabama, BLS May 2025):
- Health Education Specialist: $65,210
- Community Health Worker: $43,340
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Master of Public Health/Community Health Education: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health/Community Health Education at Columbia Southern University Cost?
$359 per credit hour (graduate rate; $250 per credit hour for active-duty military using tuition assistance). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Columbia Southern University.
How Long Is Master of Public Health/Community Health Education at Columbia Southern University?
36 credit hours, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health/Community Health Education?
Applications go directly to Columbia Southern University.
Is Master of Public Health/Community Health Education Accredited?
Columbia Southern University isn't on the CEPH accredited list.