Albany, New York

University at Albany MPH Programs

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What Public Health Degrees Does University at Albany Offer?

University at Albany offers 7 MPH programs and 3 related public health master's degrees. 2 MPHs are offered online. Its College of Integrated Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

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7 MPH Programs at University at Albany

Admissions and Cost at University at Albany

ProgramGREApplicationPublished tuitionEstimated tuition
MPH in Biomedical Sciencesnot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MPH in Biostatisticsnot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MPH in Environmental Healthnot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MPH in Epidemiologynot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MPH in Health Policy and Managementnot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MPH in Public Health Practicenot requiredSOPHASExclusively online programs, Fall 2026: $6,785 tuition per semester full time for NYS and out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $882.50 per semester)
MPH in Social Behavior and Community Healthnot requiredSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MS in BiostatisticsSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MS in Environmental Health SciencesSOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)
MS in EpidemiologySOPHASFall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester)

From University at Albany'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 University at Albany Compares

Its MPH requires 51 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 178 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 3rd of 24 in New York and 45th of 317 schools on this site.

University at AlbanyNew York medianU.S. median
MPH credits514542

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 University at Albany

  • MSW/MPH in Health Policy and Management
  • MPH/JD with Albany Law School (collaborative agreement)
  • MPH/MD with Albany Medical College (articulation agreement)
  • Accelerated combined bachelor's/MPH (4+1) for UAlbany undergraduates

Graduate Certificates in Public Health at University at Albany

  • Certificate of Graduate Study in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles (18 credits), online
  • Certificate of Graduate Study in Global Health Studies (12 credits), online
  • Certificate of Graduate Study in Health Disparities (12 credits)
  • Certificate of Graduate Study in HIV Studies (12 credits)
  • Certificate of Graduate Study in Maternal and Child Health (12 credits), online

Doctoral Programs in Public Health at University at Albany

  • DrPH in Public Health
  • PhD in Biostatistics
  • PhD in Environmental Health Sciences
  • PhD in Epidemiology

Is University at Albany Accredited for Public Health?

Its College of Integrated Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2029. 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 University at Albany awarded 178 public health master's degrees in 2022–23.

Careers University at Albany's MPH Concentrations Lead to

JobMedian payJobs
Epidemiologists$80,220670
Statisticians (including biostatisticians)$136,0201,220
Health education specialists$62,5604,150
Community health workers$58,1305,800
Occupational health and safety specialists$95,7206,840
Medical and health services managers$164,12033,200

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

Similar MPH Programs to Compare With University at Albany

CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools in the same fields, offered online:

University at Albany MPH: Common Questions

Is University at Albany's MPH CEPH Accredited?

Its College of Integrated Health Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2029.

Does University at Albany Offer an Online MPH?

Yes. MPH in Epidemiology and MPH in Public Health Practice are offered online.

How Much Does the MPH at University at Albany Cost?

MPH in Biomedical Sciences: Fall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester). MPH in Biostatistics: Fall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester). MPH in Environmental Health: Fall 2026: $5,655 tuition per semester full time for NYS residents, $13,245 per semester for out-of-state residents (all other master's programs; fees $1,299 per semester). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University at Albany Require the GRE for Its MPH?

University at Albany doesn't require the GRE for MPH in Biomedical Sciences.

How Many Credits Is the University at Albany MPH?

MPH in Biomedical Sciences: 51 credits. MPH in Biostatistics: 51 credits. MPH in Environmental Health: 51 credits.

More MPH Programs in New York

Sources

  1. albany.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