La Jolla, California
UC San Diego MPH Programs
University of California-San Diego
What Public Health Degrees Does UC San Diego Offer?
UC San Diego offers 1 MPH program and 2 related public health master's degrees. The MPH is offered in person. It isn't on the CEPH accredited list. Published tuition starts at $1,149 per credit (2026-27).
The UC San Diego MPH
- MPH
Master of Public Health at University of California-San Diego
University of California-San Diego · La JollaNo GREAccelerated6 concentrations- Credits
- 64
- Tuition
- $1,149/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
Not CEPH
Admissions and Cost at UC San Diego
| Program | GRE | Application | Published tuition | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health | not required | direct | $1,149 per unit (non-California residents); $723 per unit effective cost for California residents after the California Resident Fellowship; self-supporting professional degree, excludes campus fees and health insurance | $73,536 |
| Master of Science in Biostatistics | ||||
| Master of Arts in Global Health | direct |
From UC San Diego's own program and tuition pages, reviewed September 27, 2026. Tuition changes each year; confirm fees with the school. Blank cells: the program page doesn't state that detail.
How UC San Diego Compares
UC San Diego's lowest published MPH rate, $1,149 per credit, is above the national median of $842 (148th lowest of 213 MPH programs that publish a per-credit rate). Its MPH requires 64 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 116 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 10th of 33 in California and 79th of 317 schools on this site.
| UC San Diego | California median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit (lowest MPH) | $1,149 | $773 | $842 |
| MPH credits | 64 | 43 | 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.
Doctoral Programs in Public Health at UC San Diego
- PhD in Public Health (Health Services Research and Implementation Science)
- PhD in Biostatistics
- Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health (with San Diego State University)
Is UC San Diego Accredited for Public Health?
It isn't on the CEPH accredited list. 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 UC San Diego awarded 116 public health master's degrees in 2022–23, across 3 fields.
| Field (federal CIP title) | Master's awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| Public Health, General | 72 |
| International Public Health | 38 |
| Public Health, Other | 6 |
Careers UC San Diego's MPH Concentrations Lead to
| Job | Median pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $110,760 | 1,480 |
| Health education specialists | $63,610 | 12,520 |
| Community health workers | $58,050 | 9,500 |
| Medical and health services managers | $141,480 | 75,090 |
Pay in California, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Similar MPH Programs to Compare With UC San Diego
CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools that share a concentration with UC San Diego, closest in per-credit price:
- MPH
Master of Public Health (Interdisciplinary) at University of Delaware
University of Delaware · Newark, DESOPHAS3 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,149/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (In-Person) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJOn campusGRE optionalSOPHAS14 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $1,126/cr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health at University of Maryland-College Park
University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MDOnlineNo GRESOPHAS4 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $1,120/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health at Touro University California
Touro University California · Vallejo, CAOnlineNo GRESOPHAS3 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,070/cr
- Length
- 5 sem
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (MPH) at Creighton University
Creighton University · Omaha, NEOnline3 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,050/cr
CEPH
UC San Diego MPH: Common Questions
Is UC San Diego's MPH CEPH Accredited?
It isn't on the CEPH accredited list.
Does UC San Diego Offer an Online MPH?
No. UC San Diego's MPH is offered in person, according to its program pages.
How Much Does the MPH at UC San Diego Cost?
Master of Public Health: $1,149 per unit (non-California residents); $723 per unit effective cost for California residents after the California Resident Fellowship; self-supporting professional degree, excludes campus fees and health insurance. Confirm current rates and fees with the school.
Does UC San Diego Require the GRE for Its MPH?
UC San Diego doesn't require the GRE for Master of Public Health.
How Many Credits Is the UC San Diego MPH?
Master of Public Health: 64 units (Two-year program; one-year option for medical students, physicians and holders of health sciences doctoral degrees).
What MPH Concentrations Does UC San Diego Offer?
Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Public Mental Health, Technology & Precision Health, Health Policy and General Public Health.
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