Develop Research-Backed Public Health Solutions
When public health policies, practices and systems are strong, every individual in society benefits.
Augusta University Online’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program allows you to find your place in the fight to improve health outcomes in the communities you care about.
To tailor your learning to your specific goals, you can choose from three concentrations:
No matter which concentration you choose, our knowledgeable faculty’s firsthand experience will empower you to become an ethical, confident leader who can reshape the future of public health for all.
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Our research-focused MPH degree will equip you with the necessary expertise to confront public health challenges head on as you develop effective, equitable solutions. Through a mixture of asynchronous coursework and hands-on fieldwork, the online MPH will teach you:
The specialized expertise you develop in our MPH program can lead to new career opportunities or advancement in your current field. Here are some of the benefits of pursuing your MPH degree online at AU:
At AU Online, you can focus your Master of Public Health online degree by choosing from three concentrations.
The Health Informatics concentration focuses on helping you develop the skills to design, implement and analyze health information systems in various health care settings.
The Health Management concentration focuses on preparing you for leadership positions in public health settings by providing you with interdisciplinary leadership skills and public health expertise.
The Social and Behavioral Sciences concentration focuses on proposing public health initiatives that address the psychological and emotional elements of public health.
Accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), Augusta’s online MPH curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving and information management skills.
The curriculum for Augusta’s CEPH-accredited online MPH degree is comprised of the following components:
At AU Online, our MPH program’s focus on practical research equips you with an expert knowledge base — and it gives you the insight, perspective and experience to continue an impactful career in public health. Whether your professional goals include working in health systems management, epidemiology, community service management or a related field, Augusta’s online MPH degree program can prepare you for career advancement.
With an MPH degree, you can confidently pursue roles such as the following:
Health Management Director*
Median Annual Salary: $110,680
Data Scientist*
Median Annual Salary: $108,020
Epidemiologist*
Median Annual Salary: $81,390
Social and Community Service Manager*
Median Annual Salary: $77,030
Grant/Technical Writer*
Median Annual Salary: $80,050
Health Education Specialist*
Median Annual Salary: $62,860
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2023
**Salary data from Payscale
Earning a graduate degree is about more than career advancement — it’s about developing the skills to live a better, more stable life. With affordable graduate programs, we rank in the top 5 percent for increased economic mobility for low- and moderate-income students, according to the Economic Mobility Index, a tool created by the Third Way think tank.
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*The cost per credit for in-state tuition is $441, while out-of-state tuition is $1,189 per credit and out-of-country tuition is $1,211 per credit. Waivers may be available for students who do not meet the qualifications for a Georgia-resident status. Visit the Tuition Classification & Waiver Information page to see if you are eligible for in-state tuition and fees.
Each student will complete a capstone experience customized exclusively for their goals, allowing them to meaningfully tailor their learning.
The online MPH degree program provides ample opportunity to get practical learning outside of the classroom through internships and fieldwork, preparing you to put what you learn into practice right away.
Augusta University has strong connections to health organizations for fieldwork and postgraduation networking opportunities.
All students in the online MPH program are required to complete a two-credit internship from an Augusta University-approved institute. Our faculty will work with you to match you with an internship that meets your needs, taking the stress out of your internship search. Students are allowed to seek internships with non-approved institutes, however they will need to gain approval from AU at least one semester in advance.
The Augusta University Master of Public Health program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) since 2009, most recently extended with another seven-year term to December 31, 2029.
Augusta University offers students a tight-knit community and individualized attention. In the online MPH degree program, you’ll develop practical, real-world skills with the support of engaged, experienced professors. Customized fieldwork and professional opportunities will prepare you for the workforce.
Our MPH program also stands out for its flexibility and affordability. Online coursework, in-demand concentrations and knowledgeable faculty will help you build public health leadership skills at a public university tuition rate.
To be considered for admission to the online MPH program, the following items must be submitted along with your application:
Augusta University Online brings the tight-knit community experience and research opportunities found on campus to students across the country. Small class sizes, engaged professors, strong relationships with a multitude of professional organizations and valuable input from subject matter experts across industries allow our graduate degrees to provide students with individualized attention and practical, real-world skills. One of the country’s top universities for improving economic outcomes for low- and moderate-income graduates, Augusta University Online gives students a truly transformative degree experience that allows them to make a profound impact on their lives.
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