University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · Little Rock, Arkansas
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. It requires 42 credit hours. Published tuition: $491 per credit hour (resident and non-resident), College of Public Health, FY 2026-2027. The program treats the GRE as optional. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
6 Concentrations
- Biostatistics
- Climate, Rural and Global Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Health Behavior and Health Education
- Health Policy and Management
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Credits | 42 credit hours |
| GRE | optional |
| Application | SOPHAS |
| Tuition | $491 per credit hour (resident and non-resident), College of Public Health, FY 2026-2027 |
| Practicum | Required Applied Practice Experience (preceptorship of at least 200 clock hours) and Integrative Learning Experience project; CPH exam prep seminar required |
From publichealth.uams.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $491 per credit, this program is the 30th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $20,622 (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 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology, biostatistics, community health and health promotion, environmental and occupational health and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in the state where published, otherwise the U.S., BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $87,220
- Biostatistician: $105,720
- Health Education Specialist: $62,270
- Community Health Worker: $44,890
- Environmental and Occupational Health Specialist: $73,130
- Health Services Manager: $94,340
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Cost?
$491 per credit hour (resident and non-resident), College of Public Health, FY 2026-2027. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
How Long Is Master of Public Health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences?
42 credit hours, according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 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?
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences's Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is CEPH accredited.