San Jose, California

San Jose State University MPH Programs

CEPH accreditedDepartment of Public Health and Recreation, MPH ProgramPublic · 4-year

What Public Health Degrees Does San Jose State University Offer?

San Jose State University offers 2 MPH programs. 1 MPH is offered online. Its MPH Program in Community Health Education is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Published tuition starts at $868 per credit (2027-28).

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2 MPH Programs at San Jose State University

Admissions and Cost at San Jose State University

ProgramGREApplicationPublished tuitionEstimated tuition
Master of Public Health (on-campus format)directGraduate California residents: $5,631.50 per semester (6.1+ units) or $3,837.50 (0-6 units); nonresidents pay an additional $471 per unit (Fall 2026)
Master of Public Health (online format)direct$868 per unit for Fall 2027, subject to change$36,456

From San Jose State University's own program and tuition pages, reviewed September 27, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school. Blank cells: the program page doesn't state that detail.

How San Jose State University Compares

San Jose State University's lowest published MPH rate, $868 per credit, is above the national median of $842 (113th lowest of 213 MPH programs that publish a per-credit rate). Its MPH requires 42 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 80 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 16th of 33 in California and 120th of 317 schools on this site.

San Jose State UniversityCalifornia medianU.S. median
Tuition per credit (lowest MPH)$868$773$842
MPH credits424342

Medians across MPH programs on this site that publish the figure, September 2026. Estimated tuition is the per-credit rate times the credits, before fees; the MPH cost and loan calculator adds fees and federal loan limits.

Is San Jose State University Accredited for Public Health?

Its MPH Program in Community Health Education is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 7/1/2030. CEPH accreditation is the public health field's own quality review, and graduates of CEPH-accredited schools and programs can sit the Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam on the strength of their degree. How CEPH accreditation works.

Federal data (IPEDS) show San Jose State University awarded 80 public health master's degrees in 2022–23.

Careers San Jose State University's MPH Concentrations Lead to

JobMedian payJobs
Health education specialists$63,61012,520
Community health workers$58,0509,500

Pay in California, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Similar MPH Programs to Compare With San Jose State University

CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools that share a concentration with San Jose State University and are offered online, closest in per-credit price:

San Jose State University MPH: Common Questions

Is San Jose State University's MPH CEPH Accredited?

Its MPH Program in Community Health Education is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 7/1/2030.

Does San Jose State University Offer an Online MPH?

Yes. Master of Public Health (online format) is offered online.

How Much Does the MPH at San Jose State University Cost?

Master of Public Health (on-campus format): Graduate California residents: $5,631.50 per semester (6.1+ units) or $3,837.50 (0-6 units); nonresidents pay an additional $471 per unit (Fall 2026). Master of Public Health (online format): $868 per unit for Fall 2027, subject to change. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

How Many Credits Is the San Jose State University MPH?

Master of Public Health (on-campus format): 42 units plus 400 hours of fieldwork (Two to five years; classes once a week in the afternoon or evening). Master of Public Health (online format): 42 units (24 months; cohort meets once a year for 4-5 days in San Jose).

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Sources

  1. sjsu.edu: public health program pages, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23

Every program here was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation comes from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) list, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list. How we verify programs