San Diego State University · San Diego, California

Master of Public Health (on-Campus)

MPHCEPH accreditedOn campus

What Should You Know About Master of Public Health (on-Campus) at San Diego State University?

Master of Public Health (on-campus) is a MPH program at San Diego State University in San Diego, California, offered on campus. It requires 51 units (Epidemiology concentration) and takes typically 2 years full time. Published tuition: $5,745 per semester for full-time (6.1+ units) California residents, including campus fees; nonresidents pay an additional $471 per unit. The program doesn't require the GRE. San Diego State University's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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4 Concentrations

  • Environmental Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Management & Policy
  • Health Promotion & Behavioral Science

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Program Details

DegreeMPH (Master of Public Health)
Formaton campus
Credits51 units (Epidemiology concentration)
LengthTypically 2 years full time
GREnot required
ApplicationSOPHAS
Tuition$5,745 per semester for full-time (6.1+ units) California residents, including campus fees; nonresidents pay an additional $471 per unit
PracticumSupervised field placement plus a thesis (Plan A) or a project, manuscript, or comprehensive exam (Plan B), depending on concentration

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

How This Program Compares

  • Its 51 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
  • This site lists 238 on campus MPH programs, this one included.

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Where This Program Can Lead

Its epidemiology, community health and health promotion, environmental and occupational health and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in California, BLS May 2025):

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Master of Public Health (on-Campus): Common Questions

How Much Does Master of Public Health (on-Campus) at San Diego State University Cost?

$5,745 per semester for full-time (6.1+ units) California residents, including campus fees; nonresidents pay an additional $471 per unit. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with San Diego State University.

How Long Is Master of Public Health (on-Campus) at San Diego State University?

51 units (Epidemiology concentration), Typically 2 years full time, according to the program page.

Does Master of Public Health (on-Campus) Require the GRE?

San Diego State University doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.

How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health (on-Campus)?

Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.

Is Master of Public Health (on-Campus) Accredited?

San Diego State University's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.

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Sources

  1. publichealth.sdsu.edu: Master of Public Health (on-campus) 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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