Samford University · Birmingham, Alabama

Online Master of Public Health

MPHNot CEPH accreditedOnline

What Should You Know About Online Master of Public Health at Samford University?

Online Master of Public Health is a MPH program at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, offered online. It requires 42 credit hours and takes two academic years full time (fall-start plan of study). Published tuition: $1,005 per credit (School of Public Health graduate rate). The program treats the GRE as optional. Samford University isn't on the CEPH accredited list.

2 Concentrations

  • Nutrition
  • Public Health Management

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Program Details

DegreeMPH (Master of Public Health)
Formatonline
Credits42 credit hours
LengthTwo academic years full time (fall-start plan of study)
GREoptional
ApplicationDirect to the school
Tuition$1,005 per credit (School of Public Health graduate rate)
PracticumApplied practice experience or internship and a public health capstone (PHLT 699)

From samford.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.

How This Program Compares

  • At $1,005 per credit, this program is the 137th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
  • Estimated tuition is $42,210 (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 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

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Online Master of Public Health: Common Questions

How Much Does Online Master of Public Health at Samford University Cost?

$1,005 per credit (School of Public Health graduate rate). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with Samford University.

How Long Is Online Master of Public Health at Samford University?

42 credit hours, Two academic years full time (fall-start plan of study), according to the program page.

Does Online Master of Public Health Require the GRE?

Samford University treats the GRE as optional for this program, according to its admissions information.

How Do You Apply to Online Master of Public Health?

Applications go directly to Samford University.

Is Online Master of Public Health Accredited?

Samford University isn't on the CEPH accredited list.

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Sources

  1. samford.edu: Online Master of Public Health program page, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)

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