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MPH Overview FAQs

Does the Master of Public Health degree have a full-time option?

The online program is designed for professionals who work full-time and is only offered part-time with a total of 14 courses over a series of 7-week terms. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school, and personal responsibilities and gives you the opportunity to absorb the information in your coursework fully.

To see the curriculum, view our Master of Public Health curriculum page.

What is the total tuition for the Master of Public Health degree?

Tuition for the Master of Public Health degree is $$27,636 for Ohio residents and $28,434 for non-residents. You need to complete 42 at $658 per credit for Ohio residents and $677 for non-residents. You can review all tuition costs here.

Is the Master of Public Health degree ranked?

Ohio University has been named a "Best College" by Princeton Review, a "Top Research Universities" by Forbes for American's Top Colleges 2018, and is Ranked #1 Online Colleges in the state of Ohio.

Does the Master of Public Health degree require an entrance exam like the GMAT or GRE?

No, Ohio University's Master of Public Health degree does not require GMAT or GRE scores.

What are the start dates for the Master of Public Health degree throughout the year?

The online MPH degree program starts three times per year in the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters.

Does the Master of Public Health degree offer concentrations?

The MPH program has a concentration in Community Health. Students are also eligible to earn a Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology without taking any additional courses.

The Community Health concentration prepares students to examine the behavioral, social, and cultural factors that impact health behavior and health outcomes. Students complete coursework related to social, behavioral, environmental, and cultural determinants of health as well as courses focused on the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of health interventions in rural and underserved settings.