Oklahoma · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Oklahoma
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Oklahoma?
5 schools in Oklahoma offer 12 MPH programs we verified, including Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and Oklahoma State University-Main Campus. 2 can be taken online. Published tuition runs from $245 to $575 per credit.
Where Oklahoma’s Public Health Jobs Are
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is the state’s largest public health employer. It works through five service branches: Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and Protective Health Services. It also backs a statewide network of county health departments that give immunizations, run family planning and well-baby clinics, and handle environmental health.
Two big exceptions matter if you want to work in a city. Tulsa and Oklahoma County run independent city-county health departments outside the state system, so they hire on their own. At the other end, seven rural counties have no health department of their own: Alfalfa, Cimarron, Dewey, Ellis, Nowata, Roger Mills and Washita.
The degree reaches the top of the agency. Oklahoma’s Commissioner of Health, Keith Reed, lists an MPH and the CPH credential after his name. The CPH certification guide explains that exam.
Only Two Oklahoma Schools Are CEPH Accredited
This is the first thing to check in Oklahoma. Of the five universities with public health master’s degrees, only the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (home to the Hudson College of Public Health) and the University of Central Oklahoma are on CEPH’s accredited list. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa and Northeastern State University in Tahlequah aren’t. If a job you want lists CEPH accreditation in its requirements, read the CEPH accreditation guide before choosing on price.
Oklahoma MPH Schools Compared
5 schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterOklahoma City · Public | 8 + 4 | Campus, Online | Accredited | $575 | 42–46 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main CampusStillwater · Public | 2 | $245 | 42 | ||
| Northeastern State UniversityTahlequah · Public | 1 | Online, Campus | 43 | ||
| University of Central OklahomaEdmond · Public | 1 | Campus, Hybrid | Accredited | ||
| Oklahoma State University Center for Health SciencesTulsa · Public | 0 + 1 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
17 programs in Oklahoma
- MPH
Master of Public Health (Public Health, MPH) at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $245/cr
Not CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health: Rural and Underserved Populations at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus · Stillwater- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $245/cr
Not CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health in Public Health - Community Engagement at University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma · EdmondOn campusHybridCEPH Master of Science in Global Health (MS GLHE) at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- Credits
- 32
- Tuition
- $245/cr
Not CEPH- MPH
Public Health, M.P.H. at Northeastern State University
Northeastern State University · TahlequahOnlineOn campus3 concentrations- Credits
- 43
Not CEPH - MPH
MPH in Biostatistics at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 46
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Community &Amp; Population Health at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 42
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Online MPH in Community and Population Health at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOnline- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $575/cr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Environmental Health at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 45
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Epidemiology at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 46
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Health Administration &Amp; Policy at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 45
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Health Policy at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 42
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
MPH in Health Promotion Sciences at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 45
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH MS in Biostatistics at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 39
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPHMS in Epidemiology at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 39
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPHMS in Health Promotion Sciences at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 38
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPHMS in Industrial Hygiene &Amp; Environmental Health Sciences at University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center · Oklahoma CityOn campusSOPHAS- Credits
- 49
- 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 Oklahoma
3 Oklahoma MPH programs publish both a per-credit rate and the credits you need, so you can estimate tuition before fees. Estimates run from $10,286 to $24,150. The median published rate in Oklahoma is $245 per credit, against $842 for the 213 MPH programs nationwide that publish one.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus: Master of Public Health (Public Health, MPH)Master of Public Health (Public Health, MPH) | $245 | 42 | $10,286 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus: Master of Public Health: Rural and Underserved PopulationsMaster of Public Health: Rural and Underserved Populations | $245 | 42 | $10,286 |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center: Online MPH in Community and Population HealthOnline MPH in Community and Population Health | $575 | 42 | $24,150 |
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 Oklahoma
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), Oklahoma State University-Main Campus has Oklahoma's largest program, followed by University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. 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 |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | 42 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | 26 |
| Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences | 8 |
| Northeastern State University | 4 |
| University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center | 4 |
Public Health Pay in Oklahoma
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Oklahoma, $101,270. Epidemiologists earn a median $72,590 (17% below u.s.), 35th of 43 states with a published figure, across 120 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $72,590 | 17% below U.S. | 35th of 43 | 120 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $89,540 | 15% below U.S. | 29th of 46 | 50 |
| Health education specialists | $62,440 | 3% below U.S. | 31st of 53 | 820 |
| Community health workers | $45,790 | 12% below U.S. | 44th of 52 | 600 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $79,890 | 11% below U.S. | 49th of 53 | 1,690 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $45,210 | 34% below U.S. | 48th of 51 | 610 |
| Medical and health services managers | $101,270 | 18% below U.S. | 48th of 54 | 6,030 |
Annual wages in Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Oklahoma: 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 Oklahoma 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.
The Resident Discount at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State shows how much residency can move your bill. Its graduate tuition is $244.90 per credit hour for Oklahoma residents and $921.50 for non-residents, before university-wide fees. On the 42-credit MPH, resident tuition works out to an estimated $10,286. OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa charges the same rates for its 32-credit MS in Global Health, an estimated $7,837 for residents.
The University of Oklahoma’s online MPH in Community and Population Health is a CEPH-accredited option you can finish from home. It lists $575 per credit hour and $24,150 in total tuition and fees across 42 credit hours, finished in as little as two years. Compare it with the national online MPH programs before you commit.
Matching a Program to Your Plans
- Specialized training in Oklahoma City: The Health Sciences Center runs separate campus MPHs in Biostatistics (46 credits), Epidemiology (46), Environmental Health (45), Health Administration and Policy (45), Health Promotion Sciences (45), Health Policy (42) and Community and Population Health (42). Each is a two-year program applied to through SOPHAS. See the SOPHAS guide for how that works.
- Research-track master’s: OU also offers MS degrees in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Health Promotion Sciences, plus a 49-credit MS in Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health Sciences for students headed into workplace safety.
- Community work in the Edmond area: Central Oklahoma’s MPH in Community Engagement runs on campus or hybrid, with a direct application.
- Rural health at the lowest resident price: Oklahoma State’s MPH in Rural and Underserved Populations fits the state’s many small-county health departments, as long as CEPH status isn’t a requirement for you.
Community Health Worker Certification Is Voluntary
In 2025 the Oklahoma legislature created a framework for certifying community health workers, and OSDH now publishes the application and a list of approved training programs. The law is explicit, though: certification isn’t required to work as a CHW in Oklahoma. For MPH graduates who manage outreach programs, that means your staff may arrive with or without the credential. The community health worker career page covers what the role pays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Need a Certificate to Work as a Community Health Worker in Oklahoma?
No. The Oklahoma State Department of Health says CHW certification is voluntary: the legislature created a certification framework in 2025, but the law states certification isn't required to work as a CHW in Oklahoma.
How Much More Do Non-Residents Pay at Oklahoma State?
Oklahoma State lists graduate tuition of $244.90 per credit hour for residents and $921.50 for non-residents, before university-wide fees. On the 42-credit MPH, estimated resident tuition is $10,286.
Does an Oklahoma MPH Focus on Rural Health?
Yes. Oklahoma State University in Stillwater offers a 42-credit MPH concentration in Rural and Underserved Populations, with direct application to the university rather than SOPHAS.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Oklahoma?
We verified 12 MPH programs and 5 related public health master's degrees at 5 schools in Oklahoma; 2 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Oklahoma Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
University of Central Oklahoma and University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center.
Can Oklahoma Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Oklahoma's own programs, 256 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Oklahoma residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Oklahoma?
Epidemiologists: median $72,590; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $89,540; Health education specialists: median $62,440 (BLS, May 2025).
Nearby States
Sources
- Official program pages of the 5 Oklahoma schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025