Utah · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Utah
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Utah?
4 schools in Utah offer 6 MPH programs we verified, including Brigham Young University, University of Utah and Utah State University. 3 can be taken online. Published tuition runs from $536 to $1,000 per credit.
Who Hires MPH Graduates in Utah
Utah runs public health through one consolidated agency, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), headquartered in Salt Lake City. Most public health jobs sit in its Division of Population Health, which houses the Office of Communicable Diseases, the Office of Health Equity, Health Promotion and Prevention, the Office of Preparedness and Response, and the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health. DHHS also runs the Utah Public Health Laboratory, a Division of Family Health for maternal and child programs, and a Public Health Training Hub.
Pay here doesn’t follow the national pattern. Utah’s community health workers earn a median $55,700, above the U.S. median of $51,850, while its health education specialists earn $59,790, below the U.S. figure of $64,070. The full table is further down this page, and the health educator career guide explains that job.
Every Utah Program Is CEPH Accredited
Utah is small but clean: all four schools with public health master’s programs are on the CEPH list, so accreditation won’t separate your options here. Cost, format and faith affiliation will. The CEPH accreditation guide explains why that status matters for federal and state jobs.
Utah MPH Schools Compared
4 schools in Utah offer an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 4 are on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of UtahSalt Lake City · Public | 2 + 2 | Campus, Online | Accredited | 45 | |
| Utah State UniversityLogan · Public | 2 | Online | Accredited | $536 | 45 |
| Brigham Young UniversityProvo · Private nonprofit | 1 | Campus | Accredited | 48 | |
| Westminster UniversitySalt Lake City · Private nonprofit | 1 | Hybrid | Accredited | $1,000 | 45 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
8 programs in Utah
- MPH
Master of Public Health (in Person) at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake CityOn campusNo GRESOPHAS2 concentrations- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $7,078/term
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health Online - Health Equity Emphasis at University of Utah
University of Utah · Salt Lake CityOnlineNo GRESOPHASCEPH - Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $7,078/term
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH- Length
- 3 yr
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health (Public Health Nutrition; Veterinary Public Health) at Utah State University
Utah State University · LoganOnlineNo GRE2 concentrations- Tuition
- $536/cr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion at Utah State University
Utah State University · LoganOnlineNo GRE- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $536/cr
CEPH - MPH
- Credits
- 48
- Tuition
- $8,936/yr
- Length
- 2 yr
CEPH - MPH
Master of Public Health (Accelerated) at Westminster University
Westminster University · Salt Lake CityHybridNo GREAccelerated- Credits
- 45
- Tuition
- $1,000/cr
- Length
- 3 sem
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 Utah
2 Utah MPH programs publish both a per-credit rate and the credits you need, so you can estimate tuition before fees. Estimates run from $24,120 to $45,000. The median published rate in Utah is $536 per credit, against $842 for the 213 MPH programs nationwide that publish one.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University: Master of Public Health in Health Education and PromotionMaster of Public Health in Health Education and Promotion | $536 | 45 | $24,120 |
| Westminster University: Master of Public Health (accelerated)Master of Public Health (accelerated) | $1,000 | 45 | $45,000 |
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 Utah
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Utah has Utah's largest program, followed by Utah State University and Brigham Young University. 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 Utah | 132 |
| Utah State University | 60 |
| Brigham Young University | 48 |
| Westminster University | 8 |
Public Health Pay in Utah
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Utah, $114,980. Epidemiologists earn a median $76,960 (12% below u.s.), 29th of 43 states with a published figure, across 190 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $76,960 | 12% below U.S. | 29th of 43 | 190 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $88,610 | 16% below U.S. | 30th of 46 | 300 |
| Health education specialists | $59,790 | 7% below U.S. | 36th of 53 | 490 |
| Community health workers | $55,700 | 7% above U.S. | 12th of 52 | 580 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $90,200 | Same as U.S. | 23rd of 53 | 1,230 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $75,320 | 11% above U.S. | 18th of 51 | |
| Medical and health services managers | $114,980 | 7% below U.S. | 29th of 54 | 4,860 |
Annual wages in Utah, 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 Utah Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Utah: 255 online MPH programs at schools in other states accept students nationwide. Before you apply, confirm on the school's site that it can enroll Utah 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.
What Residency Is Worth in Utah
At the University of Utah, the 2026-27 Public Health tuition schedule charges residents $7,078.23 in tuition for a 9-credit semester and non-residents $17,381.22. If you live in another western state, the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) brings you close to the resident rate: WRGP students pay the resident rate plus 10%.
Utah State prices its online MPH differently. Students living outside Utah pay a flat $536 per credit online, and for students located in Utah, online courses cost the same as face-to-face ones. At that rate, estimated tuition for the 45-credit health education track is $24,120 before fees, plus a $15 per-credit online course fee.
Brigham Young prices by church membership rather than residency: two semesters of graduate tuition cost $8,936 for Latter-day Saint students and $17,872 for everyone else.
Matching a Utah MPH to Your Situation
- You want the state’s flagship and a Salt Lake City campus: The University of Utah’s in-person MPH is at least 45 semester credit hours over about two years, applies through SOPHAS and doesn’t require the GRE. It awarded 132 public health master’s degrees in 2022-23, the most in Utah. The same department offers an online MPH with a health equity emphasis and a Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH).
- You’re a dietitian or veterinarian: Utah State’s online MPH offers Public Health Nutrition and Veterinary Public Health emphases, 42 credit hours, fully online with no scheduled live sessions. USU also runs a separate online MPH in health education and promotion.
- You want to finish fast: Westminster University’s accelerated MPH compresses 45 credit hours into three semesters, about 10 months, in a hybrid format.
- You want a two-year campus cohort in Utah County: BYU’s MPH combines 30 core credits, 12 elective credits and 6 field experience credits over two years.
Community Health Worker Certification in Utah
Utah created a state CHW certification through SB104, and the DHHS Office of Health Equity administers it. It’s voluntary: you can work as a CHW in Utah without it. To certify, you complete the Utah Core Skills Training, log 300 hours of work experience, and pay $50.00 plus a $2.00 handling fee. Recertification comes every two years with 15 continuing education units and a $25.00 fee.
MPH graduates in community health usually meet the credential from the other side, hiring and supervising certified CHWs. The community health worker career guide covers that workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Out-of-State Students Get a Discount on a Utah MPH?
At the University of Utah, yes if you qualify for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP): WRGP students pay the resident rate plus 10%. Utah State's online courses charge students living outside Utah a flat $536 per credit.
Does Utah Certify Community Health Workers?
Yes, voluntarily. The Office of Health Equity in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services issues state CHW certification after the Utah Core Skills Training and 300 hours of work experience; the application costs $50.00 plus a $2.00 handling fee, and you renew every two years with 15 CEUs.
What Is the Fastest MPH in Utah?
Westminster University's accelerated MPH runs 45 credit hours in three semesters (10 months) in a hybrid format, with a published 2026-27 program total of $45,000.
How Many MPH Programs Are in Utah?
We verified 6 MPH programs and 2 related public health master's degrees at 4 schools in Utah; 4 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Utah Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
Brigham Young University, University of Utah, Utah State University and Westminster University.
Can Utah Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Utah's own programs, 255 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Utah residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Utah?
Epidemiologists: median $76,960; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $88,610; Health education specialists: median $59,790 (BLS, May 2025).
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Sources
- Official program pages of the 4 Utah schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025