The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Houston, Texas
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in Houston, Texas, offered on campus, hybrid and online. It requires 45 semester credit hours (minimum) and takes 18-24 months full time (most students). Published tuition: $287 per semester credit hour (Texas resident); $1,124 per semester credit hour (non-resident); plus $85 per credit hour academic and technology resource fee. The program treats the GRE as optional. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
8 Concentrations
- Community Health Practice
- Environmental Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Promotion & Health Education
- Health Promotion/Health Education - Dietetic Internship
- Health Services Organization
- Healthcare Management
- Customized For Dual Degree
Compare other programs in epidemiology, health policy and management, environmental and occupational health, community health and health promotion and nutrition.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus, hybrid and online |
| Credits | 45 semester credit hours (minimum) |
| Length | 18-24 months full time (most students) |
| GRE | optional |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $287 per semester credit hour (Texas resident); $1,124 per semester credit hour (non-resident); plus $85 per credit hour academic and technology resource fee |
| Practicum | Practicum (3 credits) and integrative learning experience (3 credits) are part of the MPH plan |
From sph.uth.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $287 per credit, this program is the 9th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $12,915 (45 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $37,008 across 198 MPH programs with both figures.
- Its 45 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
- Among 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
- This site lists 238 on campus, 77 hybrid and 258 online 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 Texas, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $77,170
- Health Education Specialist: $59,340
- Community Health Worker: $48,720
- Environmental and Occupational Health Specialist: $79,660
- Health Services Manager: $114,150
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Cost?
$287 per semester credit hour (Texas resident); $1,124 per semester credit hour (non-resident); plus $85 per credit hour academic and technology resource fee. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
How Long Is Master of Public Health at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
45 semester credit hours (minimum), 18-24 months full time (most students), according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston treats the GRE as optional for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is Master of Public Health Accredited?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.