George Mason University · Fairfax, Virginia
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at George Mason University?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, offered on campus, online and hybrid. It requires 42 credits. The program doesn't require the GRE. George Mason University's College of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
7 Concentrations
- Community Health Promotion
- Epidemiology
- Food Security and Nutrition
- Global Health
- Health Equity and Social Justice
- Health Policy
- Public Health Practice (100% online)
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus, online and hybrid |
| Credits | 42 credits |
| GRE | not required |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Practicum | 200-hour practicum |
From publichealth.gmu.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Its 42 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs.
- This site lists 238 on campus, 258 online and 77 hybrid MPH programs, this one included.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology, community health and health promotion and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Virginia, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $84,930
- Health Education Specialist: $64,040
- Community Health Worker: $48,910
- Health Services Manager: $129,270
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Long Is Master of Public Health at George Mason University?
42 credits, according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
George Mason University doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is Master of Public Health Accredited?
George Mason University's College of Public Health is CEPH accredited.