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MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH ONLINE

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Credit Hours

42

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Per Credit

$545

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Duration

2.5 yrs

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Program Benefits

  • Curriculum Aligned with Public Health Standards 
  • Specialized Field Experience 
  • No GRE Required
  • Strong Lasallian Values
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What Can You Do With an MPH?

Graduates of our Master of Public Health (MPH) program have an exciting plethora of opportunities ahead of them. You can take a variety of different avenues when it comes to advocacy and public health, with the ability to follow your passions for your career.

Public health disciplines you could practice in:

  • Disease prevention (HIV/AIDS, diabetes, etc.)
  • Behavioral health
  • Health disparities study and prevention
  • Community health and preventive medicine
  • Immigrant health
  • Environmental and occupational health
  • Health services administration
  • Global health
  • Maternal and child health
  • Occupational health and industrial hygiene
  • Public health education and promotion
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Bioterrorism prevention and preparedness

Some key employers who hire MPH graduates:

Common Jobs for Public Health Professionals

Health Educators

Teach people about healthy behaviors and ways to promote wellness in their lives. You'll use community data and conversations to develop and implement strategies that improve the health of not only the individuals you're working with, but also the community.

Median salary: $46,0801
Job growth outlook: 11% through 2028, much faster than average1

 

Community Health Manager

Work for nonprofit, private for-profit social service companies, and government agencies to coordinate and supervise social service programs for individuals and communities.

Median salary: $65,3202
Job growth outlook: 13% through 2028, much faster than average2

 

Environmental Health Analyst

Work on the front lines of protecting human health when it comes to natural sciences and the environment. Use your knowledge to clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with companies to reduce waste.

Median salary: $71,1303
Job growth outlook: 8% through 2028, faster than average3

 

Population Health Manager

Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services for your community. Depending on the need, you might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for physicians while keeping in mind the changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.

Median salary: $99,7304
Job growth outlook: 18% through 2028, much faster than average4

 

Find out more about how the online Master of Public Health can help you become the solution to public health issues in your community. Call 877-308-9954 to speak to an enrollment counselor or request more information.

Resources:

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Health Educators and Community Health Workers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm.
2Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social and Community Service Managers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.
3Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Environmental Scientists and Specialists. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm.
4Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical and Health Services Managers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm.