Editorial selection · reviewed November 1, 2026
Best Online MPH Programs
An unranked editorial selection of online and online-with-campus-visits MPH programs that are CEPH-accredited and well documented.
Unranked and grouped by kind of institution; within each group the order is alphabetical. Selections are built from documented criteria and the facts published on each profile. This is not a league table, no numerical scores are given, and no school paid to be included.
Health sciences universities
Des Moines University: Master of Public Health Program
Health sciences university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Des Moines University. CEPH record: MPH Program (Accredited through 7/1/2031). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Medical College of Wisconsin: Master of Public Health
Health sciences university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Medical College of Wisconsin. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate): MPH Program (Accredited through 7/1/2032 (CEPH list: (9/27/1991) 7/1/2032)). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Northeast Ohio Medical University: Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health (CEOMPH)
Health sciences university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not published$745 per credit, 2024-25
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Northeast Ohio Medical University. CEPH record: Master of Public Health program offered by the Consortium of Eastern Ohio (University of Akron, Cleveland State University, NEOMED, Youngstown State University) (Accredited through 12/31/2032 (accredited since 10/4/2003)). Documented on official pages: a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 semester credits); published tuition with its billing basis; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Private universities
Boston University: Master of Public Health (online)
Private university · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not required$25,000 whole program, online rate, 2026-27
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Boston University. CEPH record: School of Public Health (Listed with accreditation term ending 7/1/2026). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 credit hours); published tuition with its billing basis; a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Claremont Graduate University: Master of Public Health
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Claremont Graduate University. CEPH record: Public health program (as listed by CEPH) (CEPH listing shows 12/31/2025 as the date, which has passed; current status should be checked on ceph.org). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published credit total (44 units); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Creighton University: Master of Public Health
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Creighton University. CEPH record: Master of Public Health Program (Accredited through 12/31/2026). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Emory University: Online MPH (part-time and full-time options)
Private university · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Emory University. CEPH record: School of Public Health (college-wide) (Accredited through 7/1/2027 (accredited since 4/24/1978)). Documented on official pages: a stated GRE policy; published application deadlines; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Fairfield University: Public Health (MPH), online
Private university · Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not required$960 per credit, online rate, 2026-27
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Fairfield University. CEPH record: Public health program (Listed with accreditation term ending 7/1/2030). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 credit hours); published tuition with its billing basis; a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Northeastern University: Master of Public Health (online)
Private university · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Northeastern University. CEPH record: Public health program (Listed with accreditation term ending 12/31/2031). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 semester credits); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Southern New Hampshire University: Online Master of Public Health (MPH)
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Southern New Hampshire University. CEPH record: Master of Public Health program (general and global health concentrations) (Accredited through 12/31/2028 (accredited since 11/05/2021)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

University of Indianapolis: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Indianapolis. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate) (Accredited through 12/31/2027 (CEPH list: (09/06/2019) 12/31/2027)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

University of New England: Master of Public Health (MPH), online
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of New England. CEPH record: Graduate programs in public health (Listed with accreditation term ending 12/31/2033). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published credit total (42 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Wingate University: Master of Public Health
Private university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not required$820 per credit, 2026-27
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Wingate University. CEPH record: Public health program (Accredited through 12/31/2031). Documented on official pages: 2 formally named concentrations; a published credit total (42 credit hours); published tuition with its billing basis; a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Public universities

Idaho State University: Master of Public Health
Public university · Pocatello, Idaho, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Idaho State University. CEPH record: MPH Program (Accredited through 12/31/2030 (accredited since 10/19/2002)). Documented on official pages: a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery; a published institutional scholarship page.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Morgan State University: Online Master of Public Health (Executive Health Management)
Public university · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Morgan State University. CEPH record: Public health program (listed by CEPH under accredited public health programs) (CEPH list entry: (5/15/2004) 12/31/2031). Documented on official pages: a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

New Mexico State University: Master of Public Health (online)
Public university · Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at New Mexico State University. CEPH record: Public health program (Accredited through 7/1/2033). Documented on official pages: 2 formally named concentrations; a published credit total (42 credits); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Ohio University: Online Master of Public Health, MPH
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not required$700 per credit, in-state residents, 2026-27 (as listed for Spring 2027 start) (+2 more)
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Ohio University. CEPH record: Master of Public Health program (Accredited through 12/31/2027 (CEPH list: (03/13/2020) 12/31/2027)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); published tuition with its billing basis; a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Oregon State University: MPH Online - Public Health Practice
Public university · Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Oregon State University. CEPH record: Public Health Program (BS, MPH and PhD per school) (Accredited through 12/31/2026 (accredited since 10/22/1996)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (56 credit hours); fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Purdue University: Master of Public Health (MPH), online
Public university · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Purdue University. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate) (Accredited through 7/1/2031 (accredited since 10/24/2015)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania: Public Health, MPH
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. CEPH record: Public health program (listed by CEPH under accredited public health programs) (CEPH list entry: (5/18/2023) 7/1/2030). Documented on official pages: 2 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Alaska Anchorage: Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public Health in Public Health PracticeGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice at University of Alaska Anchorage. CEPH record: MPH Program (Accredited through 12/31/2030 (accredited since 10/24/2009)). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Arizona: Online Master of Public Health
Public university · Tucson, Arizona, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Arizona. CEPH record: School of Public Health (Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health) (Accredited through 12/31/2027 (accredited since 9/23/1994)). Documented on official pages: 6 formally named concentrations; a stated GRE policy; published application deadlines; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Florida: Master of Public Health (online)
Public university · Gainesville, Florida, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Florida. CEPH record: College of Public Health and Health Professions (school of public health) (Initial accreditation 6/20/2009; current term to 12/31/2028). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published credit total (48 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Maryland, College Park: MPH, Global, Environmental, and Occupational Health (Online)
Public university · College Park, Maryland, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Maryland, College Park. CEPH record: School of Public Health (school of public health) (CEPH list entry: (6/2/2001) 7/1/2030). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (45 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; published application deadlines; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Maryland, College Park: MPH, Public Health Practice and Policy (Online)
Public university · College Park, Maryland, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Maryland, College Park. CEPH record: School of Public Health (school of public health) (CEPH list entry: (6/2/2001) 7/1/2030). Documented on official pages: a stated GRE policy; published application deadlines; online delivery with stated campus visits; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Michigan: Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Health Sciences, online
Public university · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE not requiredPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Michigan. CEPH record: School of Public Health (college-wide) (Accredited through 7/1/2027 (accredited since 12/11/1946)). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 credit hours); a stated GRE policy; published application deadlines; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Michigan-Flint: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Michigan-Flint. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate) (CEPH listing shows accreditation (11/2/2018) with term date 7/1/2026; that date has passed and the listing shows no later term). Documented on official pages: 2 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); 1 linked dual-degree option; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Online Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate) (Accredited through 7/1/2031 (accredited since 3/12/1969)). Documented on official pages: 3 formally named concentrations; a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

University of Vermont: Master of Public Health (online)
Public university · Burlington, Vermont, United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at University of Vermont. CEPH record: Public health program (graduate) (Listed with accreditation term ending 12/31/2033). Documented on official pages: a published credit total (42 credit hours); published application deadlines; fully online delivery; more than one study-intensity option.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.
Western Kentucky University: Public Health, Master of Public Health
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE policy not publishedPrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Western Kentucky University. CEPH record: Public health programs (Accredited through 12/31/2031). Documented on official pages: a published applied practice (practicum) requirement; a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 credit hours); fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

Youngstown State University: Master of Public Health
Public university · Online · provider based in United States
Master of Public HealthGRE waiver availablePrice not published
Why it is here: Master of Public Health at Youngstown State University. CEPH record: Consortium of Eastern Ohio Master of Public Health Program (University of Akron, Cleveland State University, NEOMED, Youngstown State University) (Accredited through 12/31/2032 (CEPH list: (10/4/2003) 12/31/2032)). Documented on official pages: a published capstone, thesis or dissertation requirement; a published credit total (42 semester credits); a stated GRE policy; fully online delivery.
Limitations: Check the current accreditation term on ceph.org and the current tuition, GRE policy and deadlines on the official program page before applying.