Georgia · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Georgia
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Georgia?
10 schools in Georgia offer 16 MPH programs we verified, including Augusta University, Columbus State University and Emory University. 10 can be taken online. Published tuition runs from $445 to $2,060 per credit.
Atlanta’s Public Health Employers, and the Rest of the State
Georgia gives an MPH student something no other state does: the CDC’s Roybal campus on Clifton Road in Atlanta. Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health sits on the same road, and Rollins lists the CDC, the Georgia Department of Public Health, the American Cancer Society and The Carter Center among the organizations that share its city. If you want a practicum or a first job near federal public health, Atlanta is the place to study.
The state health system is spread wider. The Georgia Department of Public Health became its own agency again in 2011, after more than 30 years folded into other departments. It funds 18 public health districts, each covering one or more of Georgia’s 159 counties, and works with a health department in every county.
Georgia’s pay figures back this up. Health education specialists earn a median $99,400 across 3,210 jobs in Georgia, well above the U.S. median for that job. Georgia also has about 3,220 environmental and occupational health specialist jobs against 510 epidemiologist jobs, so an environmental health career or health educator career gives you more openings than epidemiology alone.
Georgia MPH Schools Compared
10 schools in Georgia offer an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 7 are on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory UniversityAtlanta · Private nonprofit | 4 + 1 | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Accredited | $2,060 | 42 |
| Morehouse School of MedicineAtlanta · Private nonprofit | 2 | Campus, Hybrid | Accredited | 45 | |
| South University-Savannah OnlineSavannah · Private for-profit | 2 | Online | Applicant | $550 | 56 |
| University of GeorgiaAthens · Public | 2 + 2 | Campus, Online | Accredited | 44 | |
| Augusta UniversityAugusta · Public | 1 + 1 | Online | Accredited | $445 | 45 |
| Columbus State UniversityColumbus · Public | 1 | Online | 42 | ||
| Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley · Public | 1 | 45 | |||
| Georgia Southern UniversityStatesboro · Public | 1 | Campus, Hybrid, Online | Accredited | 42 | |
| Georgia State UniversityAtlanta · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | Accredited | $464 | 42 |
| Mercer UniversityMacon · Private nonprofit | 1 | Accredited | $1,039 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
20 programs in Georgia
- MPH
Master of Public Health (Full-Time, in Person) at Emory University
Emory University · AtlantaOn campusNo GRESOPHAS10 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $21,632/term
- Length
- 4 sem
CEPH - MPH
Accelerated MPH (12-Month and 15-Month) at Emory University
Emory University · AtlantaOn campusHybridOnlineNo GRESOPHASAccelerated3 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $28,986/term
- Length
- 3 sem
CEPH - MPH
Online MPH in Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (Full-Time) at Emory University
Emory University · AtlantaOnlineNo GRESOPHAS- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $21,632/term
- Length
- 4 sem
CEPH - MPH
Online Part-Time MPH at Emory University
Emory University · AtlantaOnlineNo GRESOPHAS6 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $2,060/cr
- Length
- 5 yr
CEPH Master of Science in Public Health at Emory University
Emory University · AtlantaOn campusNo GRESOPHAS5 concentrations- Credits
- 48
- Tuition
- $25,093/term
- Length
- 4 sem
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at Georgia State University
Georgia State University · AtlantaOn campusOnlineNo GRESOPHAS6 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $464/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
On-Campus Master of Public Health at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · AthensOn campusNo GRESOPHAS7 concentrations- Credits
- 44
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 44
- Tuition
- $31,592 total
- Length
- 6 sem
CEPH MS in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · AthensGRE optional3 concentrationsCEPHMaster of Science in Environmental Health (M.S.E.H.) at University of Georgia
University of Georgia · AthensGRE optional- Credits
- 36
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University · StatesboroOn campusHybridOnlineNo GRESOPHAS7 concentrations- Credits
- 42
CEPH - MPH
- Tuition
- $1,039/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health at Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine · AtlantaOn campusGRE optional- Credits
- 45
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health (eMPH) at Morehouse School of Medicine
Morehouse School of Medicine · AtlantaHybridGRE optional- Credits
- 45
- Length
- 24 mo
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (Online) at South University-Savannah Online
South University-Savannah Online · SavannahOnline- Credits
- 56
- Tuition
- $550/cr
CEPH applicant - MPH
Master of Public Health at South University-Savannah Online
South University-Savannah Online · SavannahOnline- Credits
- 56
- Tuition
- $550/cr
CEPH applicant - MPH
Master of Public Health at Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley State University · Fort Valley2 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Length
- 5 sem
Not CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $445/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - Credits
- 36
- Length
- 5 sem
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Concentration at Columbus State University
Columbus State University · ColumbusOnlineNo GRE- Credits
- 42
- Length
- 2 yr
Not 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 Georgia
5 Georgia MPH programs publish both a per-credit rate and the credits you need, so you can estimate tuition before fees. Estimates run from $19,488 to $86,520. The median published rate in Georgia is $550 per credit, against $842 for the 213 MPH programs nationwide that publish one.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University: Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health | $464 | 42 | $19,488 |
| Augusta University: Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health | $445 | 45 | $20,025 |
| South University-Savannah Online: Master of Public Health (Online)Master of Public Health (Online) | $550 | 56 | $30,800 |
| South University-Savannah Online: Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health | $550 | 56 | $30,800 |
| Emory University: Online Part-Time MPHOnline Part-Time MPH | $2,060 | 42 | $86,520 |
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 Georgia
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Emory University has Georgia's largest program, followed by Georgia State University and University of Georgia. 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 |
|---|---|
| Emory University | 848 |
| Georgia State University | 276 |
| University of Georgia | 192 |
| Georgia Southern University | 92 |
| Mercer University | 86 |
| Morehouse School of Medicine | 44 |
| South University-Savannah Online | 42 |
| Fort Valley State University | 38 |
Public Health Pay in Georgia
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Georgia, $131,910. Epidemiologists earn a median $70,880 (19% below u.s.), 36th of 43 states with a published figure, across 510 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $70,880 | 19% below U.S. | 36th of 43 | 510 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $115,150 | 9% above U.S. | 8th of 46 | 460 |
| Health education specialists | $99,400 | 55% above U.S. | 3rd of 53 | 3,210 |
| Community health workers | $50,680 | 2% below U.S. | 25th of 52 | 490 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $85,450 | 5% below U.S. | 36th of 53 | 3,220 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $70,170 | 3% above U.S. | 23rd of 51 | 1,630 |
| Medical and health services managers | $131,910 | 6% above U.S. | 12th of 54 | 11,130 |
Annual wages in Georgia, 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 Georgia Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Georgia: 248 online MPH programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm on the school's site that it can enroll Georgia 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.
Choosing Among Georgia’s Accredited Programs
Seven Georgia schools hold CEPH accreditation. Here’s who each suits.
- Emory University: the largest and most varied. The in-person MPH has seven concentrations, needs at least 42 credit hours, a 200-hour practicum and an integrative learning experience. Emory also runs 12- and 15-month accelerated MPHs and an online part-time MPH. Full-time tuition is $21,632 per semester for 2026-27, so it suits you if you want the CDC network and can fund a private degree.
- Georgia State University: a downtown Atlanta School of Public Health with six concentrations, each offered in person or fully online, and you can mix the two. It suits working Atlantans who want flexibility.
- University of Georgia, Athens: a campus MPH with concentrations such as Disaster Management and Gerontology, plus an online MPH of 44 credit hours over about six semesters, with a cohort model in the first year.
- Georgia Southern University: in person in Statesboro, hybrid at the Armstrong campus in Savannah, and online, with fully online Applied Public Health and Public Health Informatics concentrations.
- Augusta University: an online MPH, CEPH accredited since 2009, with a required two-credit internship.
- Mercer University in Macon and Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta are the private accredited programs. Morehouse’s eMPH is a 24-month hybrid for working professionals, with one campus session each fall and spring.
What Residency Is Worth in Georgia
Residency matters most at Augusta. Its online MPH is 45 credits at $445 per credit if you live in Georgia, $1,249 out of state and $1,284 out of the country. That makes it a strong buy for Georgia residents and an expensive one for everyone else.
Georgia State goes the other way. Its online MPH is residency-neutral: $464 per credit hour for every fully online student, plus a $660 online learning fee in any semester you take 6 or more credit hours. If you live outside Georgia and want an accredited Atlanta degree online, that’s the rate to beat.
UGA publishes an estimated total instead of a per-credit price: $31,592 for its online MPH, with $431 per semester in fees for fully online students. Compare these with the affordable MPH programs list and the MPH scholarships guide.
Georgia Programs Still Working Toward Accreditation
Three Georgia MPHs sit outside the CEPH accredited list. South University’s online MPH is a CEPH applicant, which isn’t the same as accreditation. Columbus State University runs a fully online MPH in Maternal and Child Health, and Fort Valley State University also offers an MPH. Some federal, military and state and local government jobs require a degree from a CEPH-accredited school or program, so read the CEPH accreditation guide before you choose one of these.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emory Near the CDC?
Yes. Emory's Rollins School of Public Health is at 1518 Clifton Road NE in Atlanta, and CDC's Roybal campus is at 1600 Clifton Road NE. Rollins names the CDC and the Georgia Department of Public Health among the organizations it shares its home city with.
Does Georgia State Charge Out-of-State Tuition for Its Online MPH?
No. Georgia State's online MPH is eligible for residency-neutral rates: $464 tuition per credit hour for all fully online students regardless of location, plus a $660 per-semester online learning fee when you take 6 or more credit hours.
How Is Public Health Organized in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Public Health funds and works with 18 public health districts and 159 county health departments. The General Assembly restored DPH as its own state agency in 2011 after more than 30 years of consolidation with other departments.
How Long Is Morehouse School of Medicine's Online MPH?
The eMPH is a 24-month hybrid program for working professionals, with one required in-person campus session each fall and spring semester.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Georgia?
We verified 16 MPH programs and 4 related public health master's degrees at 10 schools in Georgia; 7 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Georgia Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
Augusta University, Emory University, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Mercer University, Morehouse School of Medicine and University of Georgia.
Can Georgia Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Georgia's own programs, 248 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Georgia residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Georgia?
Epidemiologists: median $70,880; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $115,150; Health education specialists: median $99,400 (BLS, May 2025).
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program pages of the 10 Georgia schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025