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Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health

Do you want to contribute to a healthier future for individuals and communities? In Capella’s Master of Public Health, you’ll gain the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to address critical public health challenges, including the prevention of disease outbreaks, environmental hazard mitigation and emergency response preparation. The competency-based curriculum equips you with the ability to develop, implement and evaluate public health programs designed to protect and improve community well-being. You’ll also learn to advocate for policies that ensure quality healthcare access for all populations and promote healthy lifestyles.  

Hands-on experience guided by public health mentors

Under the supervision of public health professionals, you’ll participate in an 80-hour practicum completed over two quarters in a health setting in your community, honing essential industry skills. Learn more about the practicums.  

Immersive learning with Vila Health™

Develop vital communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills essential in the public health landscape through Vila Health™. Our interactive simulated healthcare environment features video lectures, hands-on data analysis and real-world case studies.

Professional insights across related industries

Learn alongside nursing students at a university that’s closely aligned with the needs and expectations of today’s top employers. More than 700 healthcare organizations invest in their employees by partnering with Capella University to offer tuition savings and other education benefits. 

Classes start September 8

Apply today with no application fee.

At a glance

  • Online
  • 12 Core courses
  • 2 Practicums
  • 1 Capstone
  • 16 Maximum transfer credits
  • 60 Total quarter credits

Reduce your tuition up to $2,500

Enroll in a qualified program and apply for a $2.5K Capella Progress Reward scholarship to help fund your master's degree.

What can you do with an MPH degree?

Your education can help you reach your professional and personal goals. While Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific career outcome, such as a job title, promotion, or salary increase, we encourage you to explore potential jobs and employment settings. Here are some ideas and examples for a graduate with a Master of Public Health.

Job titles to explore*

  • Epidemiologist
  • Health director
  • Public health officer
  • Data analyst
  • Clinical manager
  • Health policy analyst
  • Health program analyst
  • Health manager

Employment settings to explore*

  • Healthcare organization (e.g. hospital or clinic)
  • Community health center
  • Public health agency
  • Professional association
  • Health insurance company
  • Community-based organization
  • Nonprofit organization
  • Social welfare organization
  • Consulting firm
  • Government – local, state, federal
  • Land-based or online college or university

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.