Online MPH Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Purdue University Global's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in government, nonprofit, and private organizations. The program is delivered online, offering flexibility for working professionals. Key features include a curriculum focused on developing expertise in epidemiology, health care finance, law, management, and analytics for data-driven decision-making. Students also gain practical experience through a final capstone project addressing real-world public health challenges.

Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( HLCommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Delivery Modes

The Master of Public Health program is delivered entirely online. Students can pursue the program on a full-time basis, with an average completion time of 2 years. A part-time option is also available, which may extend the time to completion.

Curriculum Overview

The program requires a total of 64 quarter credits, typically completed through 16 courses. This includes 12 core courses and 4 elective courses. Core areas of study encompass epidemiology, health care finance, law, management, and analytics.

Sample courses include:

• Foundations of Public Health and Health Systems

• Health Policy

• Principles of Epidemiology

• Survey of Environmental and Occupational Health

• Public Health Leadership and Administration

• Public Health Programming

The program culminates with a capstone course that builds upon all previous coursework and provides practical experience. For detailed curriculum information, refer to the Program Degree Plan and Policies .

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. An official transcript showing completion of the bachelor’s degree is required for enrollment, although an unofficial copy may be submitted during the application process. For comprehensive details, please see the University Catalog's admissions information .

Cost & Financial Aid

The cost per credit for the Master of Public Health program is $420. Based on 64 total quarter credits, the estimated total program cost is $26,880.

Purdue Global offers various ways to help students manage educational costs, including options for transfer credits, federal financial aid programs for eligible students, grants, and loans. Additionally, tuition reductions may be available for employees of corporate partners and for military servicemembers and veterans. Students can estimate their potential tuition and graduation date using the university's tuition calculator . For a detailed breakdown of attendance costs, refer to the total cost of attendance document .

Career & Practical Experience

Graduates with an MPH from Purdue Global are prepared for a variety of public health careers, focusing on improving population health. Potential career paths include:

• Healthcare Administrators

• Medical and Health Services Managers

• Community Health Workers

The program's capstone project offers significant practical experience. Purdue Global also provides career services support , including a career assessment tool, to assist students in planning their career paths.