University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, California
Online Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Online Master of Public Health at University of California-Berkeley?
Online Master of Public Health is a MPH program at University of California-Berkeley in Berkeley, California, offered online. It requires 42 units minimum and takes 27 months (7 semesters, year-round), about 90% online with two required on-campus summer visits in June. Published tuition: $1,629 per credit unit (listed as the current rate). University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.
4 Concentrations
- Interdisciplinary
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics
- Food, Nutrition and Population Health
- Health Policy & Management
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | online |
| Credits | 42 units minimum |
| Length | 27 months (7 semesters, year-round), about 90% online with two required on-campus summer visits in June |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $1,629 per credit unit (listed as the current rate) |
| Practicum | 130 hours of practicum experience completed between semesters 2 and 6 |
From publichealth.berkeley.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $1,629 per credit, this program is the 182nd lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $68,418 (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.
- This site lists 258 online MPH programs, this one included.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology, biostatistics and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in California, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $110,760
- Biostatistician: $135,960
- Health Services Manager: $141,480
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Online Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Online Master of Public Health at University of California-Berkeley Cost?
$1,629 per credit unit (listed as the current rate). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of California-Berkeley.
How Long Is Online Master of Public Health at University of California-Berkeley?
42 units minimum, 27 months (7 semesters, year-round), about 90% online with two required on-campus summer visits in June, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to Online Master of Public Health?
Applications go directly to University of California-Berkeley.
Is Online Master of Public Health Accredited?
University of California-Berkeley's School of Public Health is CEPH accredited.