Loyola University Chicago · Chicago, Illinois
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at Loyola University Chicago?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, offered on campus, online and hybrid. It requires 42 credit hours and takes typically two to three years; 1.5 to 5 years depending on course load. Published tuition: $1,355.00 per credit hour. The program requires the GRE unless you qualify for a waiver. Loyola University Chicago's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
4 Concentrations
- Epidemiology
- Global Health Equity
- Public Health Policy and Management
- Biostatistics
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus, online and hybrid |
| Credits | 42 credit hours |
| Length | Typically two to three years; 1.5 to 5 years depending on course load |
| GRE | waivable |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $1,355.00 per credit hour |
| Practicum | Applied Practice Experience (1 credit, 210 hours or more) plus capstone |
From luc.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $1,355 per credit, this program is the 172nd lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $56,910 (42 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $37,008 across 198 MPH programs with both figures.
- Its 42 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs.
- Among 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
- 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, biostatistics and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Illinois, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $102,720
- Biostatistician: $119,760
- Health Services Manager: $117,850
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health at Loyola University Chicago Cost?
$1,355.00 per credit hour. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Loyola University Chicago.
How Long Is Master of Public Health at Loyola University Chicago?
42 credit hours, Typically two to three years; 1.5 to 5 years depending on course load, according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
Loyola University Chicago requires the GRE unless you qualify for a waiver 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?
Loyola University Chicago's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.