When public health policies, practices and systems are strong, every individual in society benefits.
Augusta University Online’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program allows you to find your place in the fight to improve health outcomes in the communities you care about.
With a focus on health management, you’ll establish the research-based foundations to implement holistic solutions in health systems. Our knowledgeable faculty’s first-hand experience will empower you to become an ethical and confident leader who can help 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:
Concentration: Health Management
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.
Our 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. With an MPH degree and education, you can confidently pursue career opportunities, such as:
Median Annual Salary: $101,340
Median Annual Salary: $78,830
Median Annual Salary: $74,000
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**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.
*In-state tuition rate. Out-of-state tuition for the online MPH program is $1,132 per credit hour.
Each student will complete a capstone experience customized exclusively for their goals, allowing them to meaningfully tailor their learning.
The MPH 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.
The MPH is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent organization dedicated to assuring quality and excellence in public health programs
To be considered for admission to the online MPH program, the following items must be submitted along with your application: