Delaware · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Delaware
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Delaware?
1 school in Delaware offers 1 MPH programs we verified, including University of Delaware.
Who Hires Public Health Graduates in Delaware
In Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH), part of the Department of Health and Social Services, delivers services directly through two regional operations: Northern Health Services for New Castle County and Southern Health Services for Kent and Sussex counties. DPH nurses work statewide in clinics, in homes and in community settings, and DPH nurses and physician consultants in all three counties handle tuberculosis screening, treatment and follow-up.
Program jobs cluster in the Division’s Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Section. Its Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau targets the state’s leading causes of death (heart disease and stroke, cancer, lung disease and diabetes), and it works alongside the Bureau of Health Promotion on tobacco control, physical activity, nutrition and healthy weight. If you want program planning and evaluation work, those two bureaus are the natural target. DPH does not run primary care itself; its Office of Primary Care and Rural Health recruits clinicians for community health centers through the Conrad State 30 J-1 visa waiver and National Health Service Corps programs.
Delaware is a small labor market, so read job counts before you pick a specialty. The state has about 1,560 health services managers at a median of $134,820 and 600 environmental and occupational health specialists at $81,120. Health education specialists number about 340 at $63,300. A health services manager path gives you the most openings to choose from.
Delaware MPH Schools Compared
1 school in Delaware offers an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 1 is on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of DelawareNewark · Public | 1 + 2 | Accredited | $1,149 | 42 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
3 programs in Delaware
- MPH
Master of Public Health (Interdisciplinary) at University of Delaware
University of Delaware · NewarkSOPHAS3 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $1,149/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH Online Master of Science in Epidemiology at University of Delaware
University of Delaware · NewarkOnlineNo GREAccelerated- Credits
- 30
- Tuition
- $1,149/cr
- Length
- 12 mo
CEPH- Credits
- 36
CEPH
No programs match these filters.
Program facts come from each school's own program pages, reviewed September 2026. Tuition is the school's published figure with its basis; per-credit sorting uses programs that publish a per-credit rate. CEPH status comes from the CEPH accredited list.
What an MPH Costs in Delaware
One Delaware MPH publishes both a per-credit rate and its credits: estimated tuition at University of Delaware is $48,258 before fees.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware: Master of Public Health (Interdisciplinary)Master of Public Health (Interdisciplinary) | $1,149 | 42 | $48,258 |
Estimated tuition is the published per-credit rate times the published credits, before fees. Public schools usually charge non-residents more. Turn any program into a full cost and loan estimate with the MPH cost and loan calculator.
Largest Public Health Programs in Delaware
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Delaware has Delaware's largest program. Size tells you how many classmates, electives and alumni to expect, not how good a program is.
| School | Public health master's awarded, 2022-23 |
|---|---|
| University of Delaware | 36 |
Public Health Pay in Delaware
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Delaware, $134,820.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $109,570 | 4% above U.S. | 13th of 46 | 70 |
| Health education specialists | $63,300 | 1% below U.S. | 26th of 53 | 340 |
| Community health workers | $55,850 | 8% above U.S. | 10th of 52 | 280 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $81,120 | 10% below U.S. | 48th of 53 | 600 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $68,890 | 1% above U.S. | 25th of 51 | |
| Medical and health services managers | $134,820 | 9% above U.S. | 9th of 54 | 1,560 |
Annual wages in Delaware, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A high median on few jobs describes a small market, so read pay beside the job count.
Online MPH Options for Delaware Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Delaware: 258 online MPH programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm on the school's site that it can enroll Delaware residents online. These CEPH-accredited online programs have the lowest estimated tuition of any online MPH that publishes a per-credit rate and its credits:
| Program | Per credit | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Master of Public HealthTexas | $287 | $12,915 |
| University of West Florida: Master of Public Health (online)Florida | $386 | $16,206 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Master of Public HealthNevada | $383 | $18,013 |
| Georgia State University: Master of Public HealthGeorgia | $464 | $19,488 |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University: Master of Public HealthNew York | $471 | $19,782 |
Compare every option on the online MPH programs page, or let the program matcher rank them for you.
One University, Three MPH Tracks
With a single school, your real choice in Delaware is which University of Delaware MPH track to apply to. UD’s Public Health Program holds CEPH accreditation as one unit covering its BS in Public Health and all three MPH tracks, and you apply to one track through SOPHAS plus a UD supplemental form. The tracks share a core of 15 credits and then split:
- Epidemiology (College of Health Sciences) is 42 credits with an applied practice experience and an integrative learning experience. Content courses cover topics such as cancer, disaster and public health surveillance. It is built for jobs in local, state or federal health agencies as well as research.
- Community Health and Behavior (College of Health Sciences) suits you if you want to design and run health promotion programs like the ones in DPH’s Bureau of Health Promotion.
- Health Policy and Management is housed in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, the right home if you want agency leadership or policy analysis.
UD offers 2-year and 3-year plans of study, so you can keep a job while you finish. It awarded 36 public health master’s degrees in 2022-23. UD also offers a 36-credit MS in Health Promotion outside the MPH.
What It Costs and When an MS Makes More Sense
For 2026-27, UD charges $1,149 per credit hour for the MPH in Epidemiology. At 42 credits, estimated tuition (published per-credit rate times credits, before fees) is $48,258.
If epidemiology is your goal and you don’t need the MPH’s practice core, UD’s online MS in Epidemiology is shorter and less expensive. It is 30 credits, or 10 courses: 6 core and 4 epidemiology content courses, taught in 7-week asynchronous terms. You can finish in as little as 12 months full time, and any bachelor’s degree qualifies you. At the same $1,149 per credit, estimated tuition is $34,470. The trade-off is scope: an MS trains you in methods, while the MPH adds the management, policy and practice experience many health department roles expect. The MPH vs MS guide covers that choice.
If neither UD option fits your schedule or budget, compare the CEPH-accredited online MPH programs and the most affordable MPH programs open to Delaware residents. Stick to accredited programs; the CEPH accreditation guide explains which government jobs require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Apply to the University of Delaware MPH Through SOPHAS?
Yes. Applicants to the MPH in Epidemiology submit everything through SOPHAS plus a UD supplemental application, and an application filed only in UD's own graduate system isn't reviewed until the SOPHAS application is complete. You apply to one specific track.
Which UD Department Runs the Health Policy MPH?
The MPH in Health Policy and Management is housed in the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration. The Epidemiology and Community Health and Behavior tracks sit in the College of Health Sciences. All three fall under UD's one CEPH-accredited Public Health Program.
How Fast Can You Finish an Epidemiology Degree at UD?
The online MS in Epidemiology can be finished in as little as 12 months full time: 10 courses in 7-week, asynchronous terms, at $1,149 per credit. The MPH in Epidemiology offers 2-year and 3-year plans of study.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Delaware?
We verified 1 MPH programs and 2 related public health master's degrees at 1 school in Delaware; 1 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Delaware Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
University of Delaware.
Can Delaware Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Delaware's own programs, 258 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Delaware residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Delaware?
Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $109,570; Health education specialists: median $63,300; Community health workers: median $55,850 (BLS, May 2025).
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Sources
- Official program pages of the 1 Delaware schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025