The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion)
What Should You Know About Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion) at the University of Alabama?
Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion) is a MA program at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offered online. It requires 30 credit hours and takes less than two years at two courses per semester. Published tuition: $480 per credit hour. The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
Program Details
| Degree | MA |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 30 credit hours |
| Length | Less than two years at two courses per semester |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $480 per credit hour |
| Practicum | No thesis; comprehensive exam as culminating experience, and students must pass the Certified Health Education Specialist exam in the final semester |
From catalog.ua.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $480 per credit, this program is the 3rd lowest of 6 MA programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $480).
- Estimated tuition is $14,400 (30 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $15,510 across 5 MA programs with both figures.
- Its 30 credits compare with a median of 30 for MA programs.
- Among 228 programs with a community health and health promotion track, the median published rate is $730 per credit.
- This site lists 4 online MA programs, this one included.
Where This Program Can Lead
Its community health and health promotion coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Alabama, BLS May 2025):
- Health Education Specialist: $65,210
- Community Health Worker: $43,340
Other Public Health Programs at the University of Alabama
- MPH
Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion
The University of Alabama · TuscaloosaOn campusOnline- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $480/cr
CEPH - Credits
- 30
- Tuition
- $480/cr
CEPH
Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion): Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion) at the University of Alabama Cost?
$480 per credit hour. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with The University of Alabama.
How Long Is Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion) at the University of Alabama?
30 credit hours, Less than two years at two courses per semester, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion)?
Applications go directly to The University of Alabama.
Is Master of Arts in Health Studies (Health Promotion) Accredited?
The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.