Public health is about creating solutions that improve lives. Parker’s Master of Public Health program helps you gain the skills to plan, evaluate, and lead health initiatives that make a difference.
Through fully online classes, applied practice experiences, and your choice of three concentrations, you’ll build both the knowledge and confidence to step into roles that truly impact communities.
The mission of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Parker University is to develop leaders who will improve health, diminish health disparities, and contribute to the profession through education, community service, and innovative research.
Employment of epidemiologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2024 to 2034. Source
In 2024, the median salary for a person with a degree in MPH as a medical and health service manager was $117,960. Source
In 2024, the median salary for a social and community service manager was $78,240. Source
Build a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making. This concentration focuses on advanced research methods, disease trends, and the tools you’ll need to inform public health policy and action.
Learn how to create programs and campaigns that make an impact. The Health Promotion concentration trains you to influence population health across both public and private sectors.
Parker University offers the only MPH concentration in Veterans Health in the U.S.—giving you specialized training in veteran-specific epidemiology, the VA system, and strategies for advocacy and policy.
Create your own career path with this master’s program, preparing you for roles like:
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