Galveston, Texas

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston MPH Programs

CEPH accreditedSchool of Public and Population HealthPublic · 4-year

What Public Health Degrees Does the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Offer?

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston offers 2 MPH programs and 1 related public health master's degree. 1 MPH is offered online. Its School of Public & Population Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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2 MPH Programs at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Admissions and Cost at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

ProgramGREApplicationPublished tuitionEstimated tuition
Master of Public Health (in person)not requiredSOPHASEstimated cost approximately $16.5K per year in-state; approximately $35K out-of-state
Online MPH in Biostatisticsnot requiredSOPHASSPPH 2026-2027 per-semester-hour rates for Texas residents: $50 resident tuition, $120 designated tuition and $100 differential per credit hour, plus fees; online program carries a distance education fee
Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Sciencenot requiredSOPHASEstimated cost approximately $16.5K in-state

From The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's own program and tuition pages, reviewed September 27, 2026. SOPHAS is the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school. Blank cells: the program page doesn't state that detail.

How the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Compares

Its MPH requires 42 to 43 credits, against a national median of 42.

The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonTexas medianU.S. median
MPH credits42–434242

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.

Dual Degrees With the MPH at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • MD/MPH
  • PhD/MPH

Graduate Certificates in Public Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • Public Health Certificate (14 credit hours), on campus and online
  • Global Health Certificate (12 credits)
  • Biostatistics Certificate (12 credit hours)

Doctoral Programs in Public Health at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

  • PhD in Population Health Sciences (on campus)

Is the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Accredited for Public Health?

Its School of Public & Population Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2028. 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.

Careers the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's MPH Concentrations Lead to

JobMedian payJobs
Epidemiologists$77,1701,160
Statisticians (including biostatisticians)$102,9601,390

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

Similar MPH Programs to Compare With the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

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The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston MPH: Common Questions

Is the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston's MPH CEPH Accredited?

Its School of Public & Population Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2028.

Does the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Offer an Online MPH?

Yes. Online MPH in Biostatistics is offered online.

How Much Does the MPH at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Cost?

Master of Public Health (in person): Estimated cost approximately $16.5K per year in-state; approximately $35K out-of-state. Master of Science in Biostatistics and Data Science: Estimated cost approximately $16.5K in-state. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Require the GRE for Its MPH?

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston doesn't require the GRE for Master of Public Health (in person).

How Many Credits Is the the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston MPH?

Master of Public Health (in person): 42 credit hours (5 semesters (about 20 months); accelerated 1-year Epidemiology track for qualified students). Online MPH in Biostatistics: 43 credits (About 20 months).

What MPH Concentrations Does the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Offer?

Bioethics, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health Practice.

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Sources

  1. utmb.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