Lead Change That Matters
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.
Our Mission
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.
Stats
16%
Growth Rate
Employment of epidemiologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2024 to 2034. SourceÂ
$117,960
Median Salary
In 2024, the median salary for a person with a degree in MPH as a medical and health service manager was $117,960. Source
$78,240
Median Salary
In 2024, the median salary for a social and community service manager was $78,240. SourceÂ
Concentrations
Epidemiology
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.
Health Promotion
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.
Veteran Health
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.
LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.
LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.
Learn the skills to live
your passion!
Create your own career path with this master’s program, preparing you for roles like:
- Epidemiologist
- Public Health Educator
- Disaster Relief Coordinator
- Infectious Disease Analyst
Program Highlights
Growth Potential
Public health jobs are projected to grow 27% by 2032, with median salaries topping $110,000.
Choose Your Focus
Specialize in Epidemiology, Health Promotion, or Veterans Health—the only MPH concentration of its kind in the U.S.
Purpose-Driven Mission
Learn to ask better questions, find practical solutions, and create meaningful change where it’s needed most.
Top-Tier Curriculum
Courses meet national standards for public health programs, preparing you to hit the ground running after graduation.
SACSCOC Accreditation
Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Parker University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Parker University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
