Nevada · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Nevada
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Nevada?
2 schools in Nevada offer 4 MPH programs we verified, including University of Nevada-Las Vegas and University of Nevada-Reno. 2 can be taken online. Published tuition runs from $383 to $383 per credit.
Who Hires Public Health Graduates in Nevada
The state agency is the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH), based in Carson City. As the name says, it combines physical and behavioral health, so substance use, mental health and chronic disease programs sit alongside disease investigation and preparedness.
Local public health in Nevada is organized around a few large health districts rather than a department in every county. DPBH’s own list of preparedness partners names the Southern Nevada Health District (the Las Vegas area), Northern Nevada Public Health (the Reno area), Carson City Health and Human Services and the Central Nevada Health District. The same list includes the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory, the Nevada State Office of Rural Health and the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Those are the employers most MPH graduates in the state end up working for or with.
The practical upshot: where you study tracks where you’re likely to intern. Reno students are closest to Northern Nevada Public Health, the state lab and the capital, while Las Vegas students are next door to the Southern Nevada Health District.
Nevada MPH Schools Compared
2 schools in Nevada offer an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 2 are on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-RenoReno · Public | 3 + 1 | Campus, Online | Accredited | $383 | 42–45 |
| University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas · Public | 1 | Campus, Online | Accredited | $383 | 47 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
5 programs in Nevada
- MPH
Master of Public Health (in Person) at University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno · RenoOn campusGRE optionalSOPHAS2 concentrations- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $383/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno · RenoOn campusGRE optionalSOPHAS- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $383/cr
CEPH - MPH
Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice at University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno · RenoOnlineGRE waivableSOPHAS- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $32,850 total
CEPH M.S. in Health Analytics and Biostatistics at University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno · RenoOn campusGRE optionalSOPHAS- Credits
- 36
- Tuition
- $383/cr
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Las VegasOn campusOnlineGRE optional5 concentrations- Credits
- 47
- Tuition
- $383/cr
- Length
- 2 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.
What an MPH Costs in Nevada
3 Nevada MPH programs publish both a per-credit rate and the credits you need, so you can estimate tuition before fees. Estimates run from $16,097 to $18,013. The median published rate in Nevada is $383 per credit, against $842 for the 213 MPH programs nationwide that publish one.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno: Master of Public Health (in person)Master of Public Health (in person) | $383 | 42 | $16,097 |
| University of Nevada-Reno: Master of Public Health in EpidemiologyMaster of Public Health in Epidemiology | $383 | 42 | $16,097 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas: Master of Public HealthMaster of Public Health | $383 | 47 | $18,013 |
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 Nevada
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Nevada-Reno has Nevada's largest program, followed by University of Nevada-Las Vegas. 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 Nevada-Reno | 174 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 40 |
Public Health Pay in Nevada
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Nevada, $119,990. Epidemiologists earn a median $99,880 (15% above u.s.), 9th of 43 states with a published figure, across 80 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $99,880 | 15% above U.S. | 9th of 43 | 80 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $79,750 | 25% below U.S. | 37th of 46 | 50 |
| Health education specialists | $62,120 | 3% below U.S. | 33rd of 53 | 270 |
| Community health workers | $57,730 | 11% above U.S. | 8th of 52 | 670 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $94,360 | 5% above U.S. | 16th of 53 | 1,150 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $63,610 | 6% below U.S. | 29th of 51 | 250 |
| Medical and health services managers | $119,990 | 3% below U.S. | 25th of 54 | 5,360 |
Annual wages in Nevada, 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 Nevada Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Nevada: 256 online MPH programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm on the school's site that it can enroll Nevada 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.
Reno or Las Vegas: Which MPH Fits You
Both schools are public and CEPH accredited. Reno takes MPH applications through SOPHAS, while UNLV takes them directly. After that they differ more.
The University of Nevada, Reno is the bigger program. It awarded 174 public health master’s degrees in 2022-23, against 40 at UNLV (IPEDS). It runs three MPH options. The in-person MPH offers health administration and policy or social and behavioral health. The MPH in Epidemiology is a 42-credit, STEM-designated degree with small classes and faculty research to join, which suits you if you want an epidemiologist job in a health district. The online MPH in Public Health Practice skips concentrations and covers policy, finance and budgeting, informatics, epidemiology and biostatistics, a mix aimed at people who’ll run programs. It admits year-round, with fall, spring and summer starts.
UNLV is the flexible choice in Southern Nevada. UNLV says it was the first accredited school of public health in Nevada, and it has four departments: environmental and global health, epidemiology and biostatistics, healthcare administration and policy, and social and behavioral health. Its MPH is one degree of 47 to 50 credits that you can take fully in person, fully online or as a mix. You pick a track, including an online generalist track and a Dental-MPH track. The GRE is optional, though UNLV encourages scores if you want a scholarship or assistantship or plan a doctorate.
If you want a data-heavy degree instead of an MPH, Reno’s MS in Health Analytics and Biostatistics is 36 credits; compare it with other biostatistics programs.
What Nevada Residents Pay
If you’re a Nevada resident, the campus rates are low. Both universities list base graduate tuition of $383.25 per credit, which puts estimated tuition for the in-state programs between $13,797 and $18,013 (published per-credit rate times credits, before fees).
Residency changes the picture sharply. At UNLV, non-resident graduate students taking seven or more credits pay $10,094.50 on top of the $383.25 per-credit rate and fees. UNR prices its online MPH differently: $32,850 in tuition for the program, before student fees, which works out to $730 per credit hour. For a Nevada resident, that’s well above the $383.25 campus rate, so the online program makes sense mainly if you can’t get to Reno or need year-round starts.
Compare these numbers against the affordable MPH programs nationally and the epidemiology programs if that’s your field, and read how long an MPH takes before choosing full or part time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada School of Public Health Was Accredited First?
UNLV. Its School of Public Health describes itself as the first accredited school of public health in Nevada and says it has operated for more than 20 years. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health is also CEPH accredited.
How Much Does the UNR Online MPH Cost?
The University of Nevada, Reno lists tuition of $32,850 for its 45-credit online MPH in Public Health Practice, not including student fees. Applications are accepted year-round, with fall, spring and summer starts.
What Do Non-Residents Pay for UNLV's MPH?
UNLV charges $383.25 per graduate credit plus fees for Nevada residents. Non-resident graduate students taking seven or more credits pay $10,094.50 plus $383.25 per credit plus fees, so the full-time non-resident surcharge is large.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Nevada?
We verified 4 MPH programs and 1 related public health master's degrees at 2 schools in Nevada; 2 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Nevada Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas and University of Nevada-Reno.
Can Nevada Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Nevada's own programs, 256 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Nevada residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Nevada?
Epidemiologists: median $99,880; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $79,750; Health education specialists: median $62,120 (BLS, May 2025).
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program pages of the 2 Nevada schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025