The University of Alabama · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion at the University of Alabama?
Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion is a MPH program at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, offered on campus and online. It requires 42 credit hours. Published tuition: $480 per credit hour (UA Online listing for the online program). The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
Concentration
- Health Education and Promotion
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus and online |
| Credits | 42 credit hours |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $480 per credit hour (UA Online listing for the online program) |
| Practicum | Applied Practice Experience (HHE 580 and HHE 581) with at least 75 hours of hands-on work under a public health professional and two approved products |
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 28th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $20,160 (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 228 programs with a community health and health promotion track, the median published rate is $730 per credit.
- This site lists 238 on campus and 258 online MPH programs, this one included.
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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
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Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion at the University of Alabama Cost?
$480 per credit hour (UA Online listing for the online program). 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 Public Health in Health Education and Promotion at the University of Alabama?
42 credit hours, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion?
Applications go directly to The University of Alabama.
Is Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion Accredited?
The University of Alabama's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.