Missouri · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Missouri
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Missouri?
5 schools in Missouri offer 6 MPH programs we verified, including A T Still University of Health Sciences, Missouri State University-Springfield and Saint Louis University. 5 can be taken online.
Who Hires Public Health Graduates in Missouri
Missouri’s public health system is unusually decentralized. The state has 115 local public health agencies, and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says they operate independently of each other and of state and federal agencies. Most were formed under Chapter 205 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, which lets a county levy a property tax for public health and gives the agency an elected board of trustees. Others answer to county commissions or city and county councils.
For a job seeker, that means 115 separate employers, each with its own governing body and budget. DHSS ties them together through contracts to deliver services, many funded by the CDC, so state program roles in communicable disease, epidemiology and environmental health often work hand in hand with local staff.
The easiest way in is a paid internship. DHSS and Missouri State University’s MPH program run a statewide internship, funded by the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Grant, that places students at local agencies and DHSS. It pays $20 per hour for up to 320 hours (a maximum of $6,400), and it’s open to students from any university and recent graduates. Hybrid placements are allowed, but fully remote ones aren’t funded. Application deadlines fall in April for summer, June for fall and November for spring.
Missouri MPH Schools Compared
5 schools in Missouri offer an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 5 are on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A T Still University of Health SciencesKirksville · Private nonprofit | 2 | Online | Accredited | 42–48 | |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield · Public | 1 | Campus, Online, Hybrid | Accredited | ||
| Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus, Online | Accredited | 42 | |
| University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | Accredited | ||
| Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis · Private nonprofit | 1 + 1 | Accredited | 52 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
7 programs in Missouri
- MPH
Master of Public Health at Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis · Saint LouisSOPHAS5 concentrations- Credits
- 52
- Tuition
- $45,000/yr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH Master of Population Health Sciences (MPHS) at Washington University in St Louis
Washington University in St Louis · Saint LouisOn campusAccelerated- Credits
- 33
- Tuition
- $1,560/cr
- Length
- 10 mo
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at a T Still University of Health Sciences
A T Still University of Health Sciences · KirksvilleOnlineNo GRE- Credits
- 42
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health - Dental Emphasis (MPH-D) at a T Still University of Health Sciences
A T Still University of Health Sciences · KirksvilleOnline- Credits
- 48
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health at University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri-Columbia · ColumbiaOn campusOnlineSOPHAS2 concentrationsCEPH - MPH
Public Health, M.P.H. at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University · Saint LouisOn campusOnlineSOPHAS5 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $55,000 total
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (Traditional: Seated, Online or Hybrid) at Missouri State University-Springfield
Missouri State University-Springfield · SpringfieldOn campusOnlineHybridNo GRE- Length
- 2–2.5 yr
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.
Largest Public Health Programs in Missouri
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Washington University in St Louis has Missouri's largest program, followed by A T Still University of Health Sciences and University of Missouri-Columbia. 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 |
|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | 200 |
| A T Still University of Health Sciences | 164 |
| University of Missouri-Columbia | 158 |
| Saint Louis University | 82 |
| Missouri State University-Springfield | 50 |
Public Health Pay in Missouri
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Missouri, $104,370. Epidemiologists earn a median $66,890 (23% below u.s.), 40th of 43 states with a published figure, across 120 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $66,890 | 23% below U.S. | 40th of 43 | 120 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $66,330 | 37% below U.S. | 43rd of 46 | 680 |
| Health education specialists | $57,050 | 11% below U.S. | 46th of 53 | |
| Community health workers | $48,770 | 6% below U.S. | 33rd of 52 | 1,820 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $83,090 | 8% below U.S. | 44th of 53 | 2,660 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $59,380 | 13% below U.S. | 38th of 51 | 930 |
| Medical and health services managers | $104,370 | 16% below U.S. | 43rd of 54 | 10,800 |
Annual wages in Missouri, 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 Missouri Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Missouri: 253 online MPH programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm on the school's site that it can enroll Missouri 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.
Five Accredited Schools, Mostly Private
Every Missouri school with a public health master’s program is CEPH accredited, so accreditation won’t narrow your list. Ownership will: three of the five schools are private nonprofits.
- Washington University in St. Louis has a full School of Public Health and awarded 200 public health master’s degrees in 2022-23, the most in Missouri, plus 8 dual degrees. Its 33-credit Master of Population Health Sciences can be finished in as few as 10 months at $1,560.00 per credit for 2026-27, for estimated tuition of $51,480.
- A.T. Still University in Kirksville runs its MPH online over 2 years and 42 credit hours, and it awarded 164 degrees. It also offers a 48-credit MPH with a dental emphasis, a niche few schools cover.
- Saint Louis University prices its 42-credit MPH as a two-year package of $55,000, with concentrations in behavioral science and health equity, biostatistics, epidemiology, health management and policy, and an online public health practice track.
- The University of Missouri offers a veterinary public health concentration alongside health promotion and policy, and applies through SOPHAS.
- Missouri State University in Springfield runs its MPH seated, online or hybrid, typically over 2 to 2.5 years, with no GRE requirement.
What You’ll Pay as a Resident or Non-Resident
Because most of Missouri’s programs are private, the resident discount matters less here than in many states. The clearest public deal is Mizzou’s online Health Promotion and Policy MPH: online students pay online tuition regardless of residency, $653.00 per credit hour in 2026-27, for an estimated $27,426.00 over 42 credit hours before books and fees. That’s the same price whether you live in Kansas City or out of state.
Compare SLU’s package price against WashU’s per-credit rate by total cost, and run any of them through the MPH cost and loan calculator.
Which Missouri Program Fits You
If you want research depth and a large alumni network in St. Louis, WashU or SLU is the fit. If you work full time anywhere in the state, A.T. Still’s online MPH, Mizzou online or Missouri State’s hybrid format keep you in your job. If your career is in oral health, A.T. Still’s dental emphasis is the specialized option. For accredited online options based elsewhere, see the online MPH programs page, and check public health salaries before you commit to a price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is There a Paid Public Health Internship in Missouri?
Yes. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Missouri State University's MPH program run a statewide internship that pays a stipend of $20 per hour for up to 320 hours (a maximum of $6,400) for placements at local public health agencies and DHSS. Students from any university can apply.
How Many Local Public Health Agencies Does Missouri Have?
Missouri has 115 local public health agencies. They operate independently of each other and of state and federal agencies, and they contract with DHSS to deliver many services.
Does Mizzou Charge Out-of-State Tuition for Its Online MPH?
No. Online students in Mizzou's Health Promotion and Policy MPH pay online tuition regardless of residency: $653.00 per credit hour in 2026-27, or an estimated $27,426.00 for 42 credit hours before fees and books.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Missouri?
We verified 6 MPH programs and 1 related public health master's degrees at 5 schools in Missouri; 5 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Missouri Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
A T Still University of Health Sciences, Missouri State University-Springfield, Saint Louis University, University of Missouri-Columbia and Washington University in St Louis.
Can Missouri Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Missouri's own programs, 253 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Missouri residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Missouri?
Epidemiologists: median $66,890; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $66,330; Health education specialists: median $57,050 (BLS, May 2025).
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Sources
- Official program pages of the 5 Missouri schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025