Wisconsin · Verified September 2026
MPH Programs in Wisconsin
Where Can You Earn an MPH in Wisconsin?
5 schools in Wisconsin offer 4 MPH programs we verified, including Concordia University-Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin-Madison. 2 can be taken online.
Where Wisconsin’s Public Health Jobs Are
Wisconsin runs public health through a state division and a large network of local agencies. The Division of Public Health sits inside the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. It’s split into four bureaus (Aging and Disability Resources, Communicable Diseases, Community Health Promotion, and Environmental and Occupational Health) and three offices, including the Office of Health Informatics and the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care. Regional offices in five regions, Northern, Northeastern, Southern, Southeastern and Western, oversee contracts and train local staff.
Most of the day-to-day work happens locally. Wisconsin has 84 local health departments and 12 tribal health departments. Most serve one county; some serve a single city, such as Milwaukee, Appleton or Racine; and a few, such as Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department, cover two counties. For you, that means entry-level MPH jobs are spread across the whole state, not concentrated in Madison.
Pay in Wisconsin tilts toward data work. The pay table further down shows health informatics specialists and biostatisticians both earning more than their national medians, so a biostatistics or informatics-heavy MPH has a real market here.
Wisconsin MPH Schools Compared
5 schools in Wisconsin offer an MPH or a related public health master's degree. 3 are on the CEPH accredited list.
| School | MPH programs | Formats | CEPH | Lowest per credit | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-WisconsinMequon · Private nonprofit | 1 | Online | $825 | 42 | |
| Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee · Private nonprofit | 1 + 2 | Online | Accredited | 42 | |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison · Public | 1 + 2 | Accredited | 42 | ||
| University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMilwaukee · Public | 1 + 1 | Accredited | 45 | ||
| University of Wisconsin-WhitewaterWhitewater · Public | 0 + 1 |
"+" counts related public health master's degrees (MS, MSPH, MHS). Per-credit rates as each school publishes them, reviewed September 2026.
10 programs in Wisconsin
- MPH
Master of Public Health at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison · MadisonNo GRE- Credits
- 42
CEPH MS in Epidemiology at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison · MadisonNo GRECEPHMS in Population Health at University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison2 concentrationsCEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · MilwaukeeSOPHAS5 concentrations- Credits
- 45
CEPH MS in Biostatistics at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee · MilwaukeeSOPHAS- Credits
- 42
CEPHOnline Master of Science in Environmental Safety and Health at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater · WhitewaterOnline- Credits
- 30
Not CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health at Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin · MilwaukeeOnlineNo GRE- Credits
- 42
CEPH MS in Global Health Equity at Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin · MilwaukeeOnlineOn campusCEPHMaster of Arts in Biostatistics &Amp; Data Science at Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin · MilwaukeeNo GRE- Credits
- 31
- Length
- 18 mo
CEPH- MPH
Master of Public Health in Applied Community and Population Health at Concordia University-Wisconsin
Concordia University-Wisconsin · MequonOnlineAccelerated- Credits
- 42
- Tuition
- $825/cr
- 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 Wisconsin
One Wisconsin MPH publishes both a per-credit rate and its credits: estimated tuition at Concordia University-Wisconsin is $34,650 before fees.
| Program | Per credit | Credits | Estimated tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-Wisconsin: Master of Public Health in Applied Community and Population HealthMaster of Public Health in Applied Community and Population Health | $825 | 42 | $34,650 |
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 Wisconsin
By public health master's degrees awarded in 2022-23 (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS), University of Wisconsin-Madison has Wisconsin's largest program, followed by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. 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 Wisconsin-Madison | 118 |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | 96 |
| University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | 52 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | 34 |
| Concordia University-Wisconsin | 32 |
Public Health Pay in Wisconsin
Among the public health jobs an MPH leads to, medical and health services managers earn the highest median pay in Wisconsin, $128,320. Epidemiologists earn a median $88,770 (2% above u.s.), 12th of 43 states with a published figure, across 90 jobs.
| Job | Median | vs U.S. median | State rank | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidemiologists | $88,770 | 2% above U.S. | 12th of 43 | 90 |
| Statisticians (including biostatisticians) | $107,150 | 1% above U.S. | 16th of 46 | 250 |
| Health education specialists | $74,040 | 16% above U.S. | 11th of 53 | 900 |
| Community health workers | $51,210 | 1% below U.S. | 23rd of 52 | 630 |
| Occupational health and safety specialists | $84,750 | 6% below U.S. | 37th of 53 | 2,250 |
| Health information technologists and medical registrars | $89,260 | 31% above U.S. | 4th of 51 | 650 |
| Medical and health services managers | $128,320 | 4% above U.S. | 19th of 54 | 7,230 |
Annual wages in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin Residents
You aren't limited to schools in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin 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.
Which Wisconsin Program Fits You
Wisconsin has three CEPH-accredited MPH programs and two related master’s options outside CEPH.
- UW-Madison is the largest by output, with 118 public health master’s degrees awarded in 2022-23. Its MPH runs full or part time, and its practicum places you in a government agency, a community nonprofit, a school, or a rural or urban site. It stands out for nine dual degrees, including MD-MPH, DVM-MPH, PharmD-MPH, JD-MPH and MPA-MPH, so it suits you if you’re pairing public health with a clinical, veterinary, legal or policy career. See the dual degree MPH programs for how those compare nationally.
- UW-Milwaukee runs its MPH from the Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health, with six tracks ranging from 45 credits in Environmental Health Sciences to 64 in Nutrition and Dietetics. Every student does a three-credit field experience, with partners such as the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin and local health departments. It suits you if you want a specific discipline and an urban, equity-focused setting.
- Medical College of Wisconsin offers a 42-credit MPH you can finish entirely online in two to five years, with coursework in community health assessment, program planning and evaluation. It doesn’t require the GRE, you apply directly, and you can start in fall, spring or summer. It’s the Wisconsin option built for working professionals.
- Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon runs an online MPH in Applied Community and Population Health at $825 per credit, the only Wisconsin MPH with a published per-credit rate. Concordia isn’t on the CEPH list, which matters if you’re aiming for federal or state jobs that screen for it; the CEPH accreditation guide explains the difference.
- UW-Whitewater offers an online, part-time MS in Environmental Safety and Health rather than an MPH, a fit for occupational safety roles.
Paying for a Wisconsin MPH
UW-Madison is direct about funding: it can’t give MPH students merit scholarships. The route to a tuition-free degree there is an assistantship. A teaching, project or research assistantship comes with a full tuition waiver, for residents and non-residents alike, plus a monthly stipend and insurance. Applications open by early October and close January 15, so look for assistantship openings in the same window.
Outside assistantships, federal loans are the main tool; the MPH scholarships guide covers other options. If none of the in-state programs fits your schedule, compare the online MPH programs open to Wisconsin residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Local Health Departments Does Wisconsin Have?
Wisconsin has 84 local health departments and 12 tribal health departments. Most local departments serve a single county, some serve a city such as Milwaukee or Appleton, and a few, such as Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department, serve two counties.
Can You Get Tuition Covered for UW-Madison's MPH?
Only through an assistantship. UW-Madison says a TA, PA or RA position comes with a full tuition waiver for residents and non-residents, a monthly stipend and insurance, and that it can't offer merit-based scholarships to MPH students.
Which Wisconsin MPH Has the Most Concentrations?
UW-Milwaukee's Zilber College of Public Health offers six MPH tracks: Biostatistics (46 credits), Community Health Equity Promotion (48-49), Environmental Health Sciences (45), Epidemiology (49), Public Health Policy (48) and Nutrition and Dietetics (64).
How Many MPH Programs Are in Wisconsin?
We verified 4 MPH programs and 6 related public health master's degrees at 5 schools in Wisconsin; 3 of those schools are CEPH accredited.
Which Wisconsin Schools Have CEPH-Accredited Public Health Programs?
Medical College of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Can Wisconsin Residents Earn an MPH Online?
Yes. Beyond Wisconsin's own programs, 256 online MPH programs at schools in other states are open to students nationwide; check each program's state authorization for Wisconsin residents. Online MPH programs.
How Much Do Epidemiologists and Public Health Workers Earn in Wisconsin?
Epidemiologists: median $88,770; Statisticians (including biostatisticians): median $107,150; Health education specialists: median $74,040 (BLS, May 2025).
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Sources
- Official program pages of the 5 Wisconsin schools listed, reviewed September 2026
- Council on Education for Public Health, accredited schools and programs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025