Birmingham, Alabama
UAB MPH Programs
University of Alabama at Birmingham
What Public Health Degrees Does UAB Offer?
UAB offers 1 MPH program and 4 related public health master's degrees. Its MPH is offered online. Its School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Published tuition starts at $526 per credit (2026-27).
The UAB MPH
- MPH
Master of Public Health at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham · BirminghamOnlineOn campusNo GRESOPHAS6 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $526/cr
- Length
- 5 sem
CEPH
Admissions and Cost at UAB
| Program | GRE | Application | Published tuition | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health | not required | SOPHAS | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses | $22,092 |
| Master of Science in Public Health | not required | SOPHAS | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses | $18,936 |
| Master of Science in Public Health, Outcomes Research (online) | not required | SOPHAS | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses | $22,092 |
| Master of Science in Biostatistics | not required | direct | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses | $22,618 |
| Master of Science in Global Health | not required | $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses | $19,988 |
From UAB'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 UAB Compares
UAB's lowest published MPH rate, $526 per credit, is below the national median of $842 (39th lowest of 213 MPH programs that publish a per-credit rate). Its MPH requires 42 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 554 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 1st of 6 in Alabama and 9th of 317 schools on this site.
| UAB | Alabama median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit (lowest MPH) | $526 | $526 | $842 |
| MPH credits | 42 | 42 | 42 |
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 UAB
- MD/MPH
- MPH/DVM (Auburn)
- MPH/JD (Samford)
- MPH/MBA
- MPH/MS in Nutrition Sciences
- MPH/MSHA
- MPH/MPA
- MPH/MS in Physician Associate Studies
- MPH/MSW (University of Alabama)
- MPH/OD
- MPH/PharmD
- MPH/DPT
- MD/MSPH
Graduate Certificates in Public Health at UAB
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, online and on campus
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology (15 credit hours), online and on campus
- Graduate Certificate in Climate and Health, online and on campus
- Graduate Certificate in Global Health Studies, online and on campus
- Graduate Certificate in Disability Health Studies, online and on campus
- Graduate Certificate in LGBTQ Health and Wellbeing, on campus
- Graduate Certificate in Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership, online and on campus
Doctoral Programs in Public Health at UAB
- PhD in Biostatistics (on campus)
- PhD in Environmental Health Sciences (on campus)
- PhD in Epidemiology (on campus)
- PhD in Health Behavior (on campus)
- DrPH in Biostatistics (on campus)
- DrPH in Health Policy and Organization (on campus)
- DrPH in Maternal and Child Health Policy (on campus)
- DrPH in Outcomes Research (on campus)
- DrPH in Preparedness Leadership (online)
Is UAB Accredited for Public Health?
Its School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2030. 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 UAB awarded 554 public health master's degrees in 2022–23, across 3 fields.
| Field (federal CIP title) | Master's awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 496 |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 50 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 8 |
Careers UAB's MPH Concentrations Lead to
| Job | Median pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $74,740 | 70 |
| Health education specialists | $65,210 | 540 |
| Community health workers | $43,340 | 270 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $82,260 | 2,510 |
| Medical and health services managers | $97,790 | 10,360 |
Pay in Alabama, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Similar MPH Programs to Compare With UAB
CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools that share a concentration with UAB and are offered online, closest in per-credit price:
- MPH
Online Master of Public Health at University of South Florida
University of South Florida · Tampa, FLOnlineGRE optionalSOPHAS7 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $525/cr
- Length
- 21 mo
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University of Pennsylvania · West Chester, PAOnlineHybrid3 concentrations- Credits
- 46
- Tuition
- $516/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion at Utah State University
Utah State University · Logan, UTOnlineNo GRE- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $536/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (Online) at Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University · Richmond, KYOnline2 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $540/cr
- Length
- 24 mo
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health at Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University · Norfolk, VAOn campusOnlineNo GRESOPHAS3 concentrations- Tuition
- $510/cr
CEPH
UAB MPH: Common Questions
Is UAB's MPH CEPH Accredited?
Its School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2030.
Does UAB Offer an Online MPH?
Yes. Master of Public Health is offered online.
How Much Does the MPH at UAB Cost?
Master of Public Health: $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. Master of Science in Public Health: $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. Master of Science in Public Health, Outcomes Research (online): $526 per semester hour in-state, $1,284 per semester hour out-of-state (School of Public Health on-campus rates); $624 per semester hour for School of Public Health online courses. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does UAB Require the GRE for Its MPH?
UAB doesn't require the GRE for Master of Public Health.
How Many Credits Is the UAB MPH?
Master of Public Health: 42-44 credit hours depending on concentration (catalog: Population Health minimum 42, Environmental Health 43, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Health Policy and Organization 44) (Epidemiology concentration: typically five semesters (20 months) full time; part time at least six to eight semesters).
What MPH Concentrations Does UAB Offer?
Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Organization, Maternal and Child Health Policy and Leadership and Population Health.