Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, Pennsylvania
Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey)
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey) at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
Master of Public Health (residential, Hershey) is a MPH program at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in University Park, Pennsylvania, offered on campus. It requires 42 credits and takes full-time or part-time; courses held late afternoons and early evenings. The program treats the GRE as optional. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
3 Concentrations
- Community and Behavioral Health
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Systems Organization and Policy
Compare other programs in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy and management and community health and health promotion.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Credits | 42 credits |
| Length | Full-time or part-time; courses held late afternoons and early evenings |
| GRE | optional |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Practicum | Three credits of internship experience (PHS 895) and a culminating capstone project (PHS 894) in the final semester |
From med.psu.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 MPH programs, this one included.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology, biostatistics, community health and health promotion and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Pennsylvania, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $87,860
- Biostatistician: $93,830
- Health Education Specialist: $80,670
- Community Health Worker: $50,710
- Health Services Manager: $103,670
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Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey): Common Questions
How Long Is Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey) at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
42 credits, Full-time or part-time; courses held late afternoons and early evenings, according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey) Require the GRE?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus treats the GRE as optional for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey)?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is Master of Public Health (Residential, Hershey) Accredited?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.