Master of Public Health (MPH)

Rasmussen University opened in 1900, when most career paths led through farms or factories and fewer than one in ten people graduated from high school. Over 125 years, it has grown into a university serving professionals pursuing career success in business, healthcare, education and other areas. Its programs are designed around practical goals, with more than 60 career-focused options available across degree levels and fields of study.

Online learners can draw on more than 20 years of online teaching experience, faculty trained to teach and mentor online, virtual labs, academic support teams and access to more than 400,000 electronic resources. Empowered Learning®, the university’s competency-based model, gives students greater control over their pace and uses workplace-style projects alongside continued connections with faculty and peers. Students may also receive credit for previous college coursework, military training or professional certifications, with 67% of program requirements potentially completed through transfer credits or prior training.

Students can study online or on campus and access 24/7 technical support, career advising, peer mentoring, mental health support and online tutoring. Career services continue after graduation. International students should consider which learning format and program structure fit their plans, as available programs and enrollment options may vary by location.

This online Master of Public Health (MPH) program provides a curriculum developed by experienced professionals and guided by doctorally prepared faculty. Students apply skills through a practicum experience and learn to utilize research methods, develop policy initiatives, lead community engagement, and manage environmental risks. The program focuses on research and data-driven issues impacting entire communities.

Focus areas include Health informatics and analytics, Epidemiology and research, Environmental health and risk management, Public health policy and administration, Population health management, Community health.

The degree requires 56 credit hours distributed across 14 courses, including a practicum experience.

Graduates work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, environmental health organizations, educational institutions, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and global health organizations.

Applicants need a conferred Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.50 or higher, or a graduate-level certificate, Master’s, or doctoral degree. A GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 may be accepted with a submitted personal statement essay. No GRE is required.

The programme totals about 56 credit hours. This is an online degree with on-the-ground support services available at select campuses. Full-time students can finish in as few as 21 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.