University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, California
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at University of California-San Diego?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at University of California-San Diego in La Jolla, California. It requires 64 units and takes two-year program; one-year option for medical students, physicians and holders of health sciences doctoral degrees. Published tuition: $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. The program doesn't require the GRE. University of California-San Diego isn't on the CEPH accredited list.
6 Concentrations
- Epidemiology
- Health Behavior
- Public Mental Health
- Technology & Precision Health
- Health Policy
- General Public Health
Compare other programs in epidemiology, health policy and management and community health and health promotion.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Credits | 64 units |
| Length | Two-year program; one-year option for medical students, physicians and holders of health sciences doctoral degrees |
| GRE | not required |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $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 |
| Practicum | PH 496 MPH Practicum (4 units) in the first year, plus PH 499 Capstone/Thesis or PH 480 Grant Writing (4 units) |
From ph.ucsd.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $1,149 per credit, this program is the 148th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Estimated tuition is $73,536 (64 credits times the per-credit rate, before fees), against a median of $37,008 across 198 MPH programs with both figures.
- Its 64 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
- 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, community health and health promotion and health policy and management coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in California, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $110,760
- Health Education Specialist: $63,610
- Community Health Worker: $58,050
- Health Services Manager: $141,480
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health at University of California-San Diego Cost?
$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. Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of California-San Diego.
How Long Is Master of Public Health at University of California-San Diego?
64 units, Two-year program; one-year option for medical students, physicians and holders of health sciences doctoral degrees, according to the program page.
Does Master of Public Health Require the GRE?
University of California-San Diego doesn't require the GRE for this program, according to its admissions information.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health?
Applications go directly to University of California-San Diego.
Is Master of Public Health Accredited?
University of California-San Diego isn't on the CEPH accredited list.