Vermillion, South Dakota
University of South Dakota MPH Programs
What Public Health Degrees Does University of South Dakota Offer?
University of South Dakota offers 1 MPH program. Its MPH is offered online. Its MPH Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
The MPH is a joint program of the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University.
The University of South Dakota MPH
- MPH
- Credits
- 42
CEPH
Admissions and Cost at University of South Dakota
| Program | GRE | Application | Published tuition | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) | direct |
From University of South Dakota'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 South Dakota Compares
Its MPH requires 42 credits, against a national median of 42. It awarded 38 public health master's degrees in 2022-23, 1st of 2 in South Dakota and 187th of 317 schools on this site.
| University of South Dakota | South Dakota median | U.S. median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPH credits | 42 | 42 | 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.
Dual Degrees With the MPH at University of South Dakota
- Accelerated B.S. in Public Health/M.P.H.
Graduate Certificates in Public Health at University of South Dakota
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, on campus and online
Is University of South Dakota Accredited for Public Health?
Its MPH Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 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 South Dakota awarded 38 public health master's degrees in 2022–23.
Similar MPH Programs to Compare With University of South Dakota
CEPH-accredited MPH programs at other schools in the same fields, offered online:
- MPH
Master of Public Health (MPH@GW, Online)
George Washington University · Washington, DCOnlineNo GRE4 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $2,000/cr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health (MPH@UNC)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NCOnlineNo GRE4 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,735/cr
- Length
- 24–36 mo
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 80
- Tuition
- $1,458/cr
- Length
- 2–3 yr
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $2,060/cr
- Length
- 5 yr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health
University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CAOnline4 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,629/cr
- Length
- 27 mo
CEPH
University of South Dakota MPH: Common Questions
Is University of South Dakota's MPH CEPH Accredited?
Its MPH Program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Does University of South Dakota Offer an Online MPH?
Yes. Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) is offered online.
How Many Credits Is the University of South Dakota MPH?
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.): 42 credit hours.