Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa MPH Programs

CEPH accreditedDepartment of Public Health SciencesPublic · 4-year

What Public Health Degrees Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Offer?

University of Hawaii at Manoa offers 2 MPH programs and 1 related public health master's degree. 1 MPH is offered online. Its Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Published tuition starts at $650 per credit (2026-27).

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2 MPH Programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa

Admissions and Cost at University of Hawaii at Manoa

ProgramGREApplicationPublished tuitionEstimated tuition
Master of Public HealthoptionaldirectResident $650 per credit ($7,800 per semester at 12+ credits); non-resident $1,402 per credit ($16,824 per semester at 12+ credits)$27,300
Master of Public Health - Distance Educationoptionaldirect$650 per credit for distance education, for residents and non-residents; the asynchronous online MPH accepts no tuition waivers$27,300
Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology)optionaldirectResident $650 per credit ($7,800 per semester at 12+ credits); non-resident $1,402 per credit ($16,824 per semester at 12+ credits)$20,800

From University of Hawaii at Manoa'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 University of Hawaii at Manoa Compares

University of Hawaii at Manoa's lowest published MPH rate, $650 per credit, is below the national median of $842 (78th lowest of 213 MPH programs that publish a per-credit rate). Its MPH requires 42 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 60 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 1st of 2 in Hawaii and 144th of 317 schools on this site.

University of Hawaii at ManoaHawaii medianU.S. median
Tuition per credit (lowest MPH)$650$650$842
MPH credits424242

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 University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • PhD in Public Health (community-based and translational research)
  • PhD in Epidemiology

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa Accredited for Public Health?

Its Public Health Program 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 University of Hawaii at Manoa awarded 60 public health master's degrees in 2022–23.

Careers University of Hawaii at Manoa's MPH Concentrations Lead to

JobMedian payJobs
Epidemiologists$76,78070
Health education specialists$63,740190
Community health workers$58,450240
Medical and health services managers$147,6302,650

Pay in Hawaii, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Similar MPH Programs to Compare With University of Hawaii at Manoa

CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools that share a concentration with University of Hawaii at Manoa and are offered online, closest in per-credit price:

University of Hawaii at Manoa MPH: Common Questions

Is University of Hawaii at Manoa's MPH CEPH Accredited?

Its Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). CEPH lists its next review as 12/31/2030.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Offer an Online MPH?

Yes. Master of Public Health - Distance Education is offered online.

How Much Does the MPH at University of Hawaii at Manoa Cost?

Master of Public Health: Resident $650 per credit ($7,800 per semester at 12+ credits); non-resident $1,402 per credit ($16,824 per semester at 12+ credits). Master of Public Health - Distance Education: $650 per credit for distance education, for residents and non-residents; the asynchronous online MPH accepts no tuition waivers. Master of Science in Public Health (Epidemiology): Resident $650 per credit ($7,800 per semester at 12+ credits); non-resident $1,402 per credit ($16,824 per semester at 12+ credits). Confirm current rates and fees with the school.

Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Require the GRE for Its MPH?

University of Hawaii at Manoa treats the GRE as optional for Master of Public Health.

How Many Credits Is the University of Hawaii at Manoa MPH?

Master of Public Health: 42 credits (non-thesis). Master of Public Health - Distance Education: 42 credits (same requirements as the campus MPH) (21 months).

What MPH Concentrations Does University of Hawaii at Manoa Offer?

Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences.

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Sources

  1. manoa.hawaii.edu: public health program pages, reviewed September 27, 2026
  2. Council on Education for Public Health, list of accredited schools and programs (September 2026)
  3. U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS completions 2022–23

Every program here was checked against the school's own website. Accreditation comes from the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) list, and graduate counts from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Sponsored listings are labeled and never change which programs we list. How we verify programs