University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at University of Southern Mississippi?
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics is a MPH program at University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, offered on campus. Published tuition: $594.00 per credit hour for Mississippi-resident graduate students taking 1-8 hours; flat $5,342.00 per term for 9-13 hours (tuition only, before fees). University of Southern Mississippi's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.
Concentration
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
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Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | on campus |
| Application | Direct to the school |
| Tuition | $594.00 per credit hour for Mississippi-resident graduate students taking 1-8 hours; flat $5,342.00 per term for 9-13 hours (tuition only, before fees) |
| Practicum | Culminating practicum in an off-campus public health agency during the final semester |
From catalog.usm.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- At $594 per credit, this program is the 55th lowest of 213 MPH programs on this site that publish a per-credit rate (median $842).
- Among 218 programs with a epidemiology track, the median published rate is $895 per credit.
- This site lists 238 on campus MPH programs, this one included.
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Where This Program Can Lead
Its epidemiology and biostatistics coursework lines up with these jobs (median pay in Mississippi, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $56,930
- Biostatistician: $64,670
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Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics: Common Questions
How Much Does Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics at University of Southern Mississippi Cost?
$594.00 per credit hour for Mississippi-resident graduate students taking 1-8 hours; flat $5,342.00 per term for 9-13 hours (tuition only, before fees). Tuition is set by the school and changes each year; confirm fees and total cost with University of Southern Mississippi.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics?
Applications go directly to University of Southern Mississippi.
Is Master of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Accredited?
University of Southern Mississippi's Public Health Program is CEPH accredited.