Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, Virginia
Master of Public Health
What Should You Know About Master of Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Master of Public Health is a MPH program at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, offered online and on campus. It requires Minimum 45 credit hours and takes average two academic years full time. Virginia Commonwealth University's MPH Program is CEPH accredited.
5 Concentrations
- Applied public health
- Cancer prevention and control science
- Epidemiology
- Health communications
- Health policy
Compare other programs in epidemiology, health policy and management and community health and health promotion.
Program Details
| Degree | MPH (Master of Public Health) |
|---|---|
| Format | online and on campus |
| Credits | Minimum 45 credit hours |
| Length | Average two academic years full time |
| Application | SOPHAS |
From sph.vcu.edu, reviewed September 27, 2026. Check start dates, deadlines and current tuition with the school before you apply.
How This Program Compares
- Its 45 credits compare with a median of 42 for MPH programs, so expect more coursework or a longer program.
- This site lists 258 online and 238 on campus MPH programs, this one included.
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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 Virginia, BLS May 2025):
- Epidemiologist: $84,930
- Health Education Specialist: $64,040
- Community Health Worker: $48,910
- Health Services Manager: $129,270
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Master of Public Health: Common Questions
How Long Is Master of Public Health at Virginia Commonwealth University?
Minimum 45 credit hours, Average two academic years full time, according to the program page.
How Do You Apply to Master of Public Health?
Applications go through SOPHAS, the centralized application for schools and programs of public health. How SOPHAS works.
Is Master of Public Health Accredited?
Virginia Commonwealth University's MPH Program is CEPH accredited.