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Hofstra University MPH Programs

CEPH accreditedMaster of Public Health Program, Department of Population Health, School of Health SciencesPrivate nonprofit · 4-year

What Public Health Degrees Does Hofstra University Offer?

Hofstra University offers 1 MPH program. Its MPH is offered online. Its Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Published tuition starts at $1,826 per credit (2026-27).

The Hofstra University MPH

Admissions and Cost at Hofstra University

ProgramGREApplicationPublished tuitionEstimated tuition
Master of Public Healthnot requireddirect2026-2027 graduate tuition: $1,826 per credit hour (all graduate programs except Zarb School of Business and special programs)$76,692

From Hofstra University's own program and tuition pages, reviewed September 27, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school. Blank cells: the program page doesn't state that detail.

How Hofstra University Compares

Hofstra University's lowest published MPH rate, $1,826 per credit, is above the national median of $842 (186th lowest of 213 MPH programs that publish a per-credit rate). Its MPH requires 42 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 76 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 8th of 24 in New York and 126th of 317 schools on this site.

Hofstra UniversityNew York medianU.S. median
Tuition per credit (lowest MPH)$1,826$1,270$842
MPH credits424542

Medians across MPH programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. Estimated tuition is the per-credit rate times the credits, before fees; the MPH cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Dual Degrees With the MPH at Hofstra University

  • JD/MPH (Maurice A. Deane School of Law)
  • MD/MPH (Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell)
  • Five-year BS/MPH or BA/MPH (Community Health, Exercise Physiology, Health Science, Sociology)

Graduate Certificates in Public Health at Hofstra University

  • Advanced Certificate in Foundations of Public Health (12 credits)

Is Hofstra University Accredited for Public Health?

Its Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2029. CEPH accreditation is the public health field's own quality review, and graduates of CEPH-accredited schools and programs can sit the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam on the strength of their degree. How CEPH accreditation works.

Federal data (IPEDS) show Hofstra University awarded 76 public health master's degrees in 2022–23, across 2 fields.

Field (federal CIP title)Master's awarded, 2022-23
Public Health, General58
Health/Medical Physics18

Similar MPH Programs to Compare With Hofstra University

CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools that share a concentration with Hofstra University and are offered online, closest in per-credit price:

Hofstra University MPH: Common Questions

Is Hofstra University's MPH CEPH Accredited?

Its Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2029.

Does Hofstra University Offer an Online MPH?

Yes. Master of Public Health is offered online.

How Much Does the MPH at Hofstra University Cost?

Master of Public Health: 2026-2027 graduate tuition: $1,826 per credit hour (all graduate programs except Zarb School of Business and special programs). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does Hofstra University Require the GRE for Its MPH?

Hofstra University doesn't require the GRE for Master of Public Health.

How Many Credits Is the Hofstra University MPH?

Master of Public Health: 42 credits (semester hours) (As little as 13 months full time; part time in under three years; must be completed within five years).

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Sources

  1. hofstra.edu: public health program pages, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23

Every program here was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation comes from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) list, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list. How we verify programs