PhD in Public Health in the United States

Specialisations within public health

Universities for public health in the United States

• San Diego State University (3)
• University of Maryland, College Park (2)
• East Carolina University (2)
• Georgia State University (2)
• University of South Florida (2)
• University of Georgia, Athens (2)
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1)
• University of Nevada, Reno (1)
• University of North Dakota (1)
• Benedictine University, Mesa (1)

PhD in Public Health in the United States: common questions

How many public health programmes are there in the United States?

23 public health phd programmes at 16 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 31, 2026.

How much does a public health degree in the United States cost?

The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in public health in the United States is 23,815 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 19,112 USD and 32,167 USD per year.

Can I study public health in the United States in English?

Yes — 100% of the public health programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (23 of 23).

Are any of these public health programmes available online?

2 of the 23 programmes in the United States are delivered online or by distance learning.