Public Health Degrees & Certificates

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Flexible, online degrees in public health

Capella University offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in public health. We also offer public health certificates, including our online Post-Master’s Certificate in Epidemiology.

Each program is designed to help you make a difference in this vital area. At whatever level of study you choose, you’ll focus on improving community health, reducing health disparities, advocating for policy improvements, and other activities to help advance public health.

All of our programs reflect the way we’ve reshaped education, removing the barriers for you to pursue your interests and professional goals in the field of public health.

DRPH

Doctor of Public Health

Lead in public health by applying evidence to solve public health problems and improve community health outcomes.

MPH

Master of Public Health

 Prepare to improve the health of populations and learn to develop solutions to create healthy communities and improve heath access for diverse groups.

BS

BS in Public Health

Address public health challenges with a foundational understanding of epidemiology, biostatistics, social and behavioral sciences, environmental health, and more. Choose between two degree plans.

CERT

Public Health Certificates

Gain differentiating knowledge and skills—with a certificate in public health or epidemiology—to help you improve and protect the health of your community. 

We believe in being transparent about the real cost, time, and value of a Capella degree. Learn more about Capella’s learning outcomes.

Accredited & recognized

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions. 

The Capella difference

Expert advisory board: Capella’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board ensures your curriculum is developed with the insight and support of industry leaders.

Learn it today, do it tomorrow: With Capella’s competency-based approach, your coursework is designed to help you gain immediately applicable skills.

World-class faculty: You’ll gain real-world perspectives and insights from faculty who are recognized for both academic and industry expertise.

Immersive learning experiences: In our virtual health care simulation tool, you’ll practice real-life scenarios in a safe environment.

Cathy Runnels, Master of Public Health student

“Capella helped me stay sane by giving me the flexibility I needed to juggle all these things. It also gave me a strong education. Capella absolutely positioned me to move forward.”

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Cathy Runnels*
Master's of Public Health
*Actual Capella student who agreed to appear in our promotional materials.

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