Northern Illinois University · Dekalb, Illinois
Online Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Online Master of Public Health at Northern Illinois University?
Online Master of Public Health is a MPH program at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois, offered online. It requires 43-44 credits. Published tuition: $752.18 per credit hour. The program doesn't require the GRE. Northern Illinois University's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
2 Concentrations
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management
Compare other programs in health policy and management and community health and health promotion.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 43-44 credits |
| GRE | not required |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $752.18 per credit hour |
From niu.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $752 per credit, this program is the 99th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $32,344 (43 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $37,008 across 198 MPH programs with both figures.
- Its 43 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
- Among 169 programs with a health policy and management track, the median published rate is $858 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 and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Illinois, BLS May 2025):
- Health Education Specialist: $60,120
- Community Health Worker: $49,240
- Health Services Manager: $117,850
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Online Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Public Health at Northern Illinois University Cost?
$752.18 per credit hour. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Northern Illinois University.
How Long Is Online Master of Public Health at Northern Illinois University?
43-44 credits, according to the program page.
Does Online Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
Northern Illinois University doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Online Master of Public Health?
Applications go directly to Northern Illinois University.
Is Online Master of Public Health Accredited?
Northern Illinois University's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.