Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health: Online

The MPH degree is designed to prepare students to address the broad mission of public health utilizing education, community service, and research. Public health practitioners are prepared to plan, implement, and evaluate programs designed to meet the health needs of populations. The MPH program includes knowledge basic to public health, including biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and health services administration. In addition to providing students with the educational foundation of public health, the MPH program provides students with field experience and an opportunity to apply their knowledge through the Applied Practice Experience and the Integrative Learning Experience.  

Parker University offers three concentrations in the MPH degree program. Upon enrollment, students will choose either Epidemiology, Health Promotion, or Veterans Health. 

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

19%
Growth Rate

Employment of epidemiologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2023 to 2033. Source 

$110,680
Median Salary

In 2023, the median salary for a person with a degree in MPH as a medical and health service manager was $110,680. Source

$77,030
Median Salary

In 2023, the median salary for a social and community service manager was $77,030. Source 

Concentrations

Health Promotion

The MPH in Epidemiology prepares students for specialization in advanced quantitative methods of epidemiology and its applications for health research, policymaking, and program implementation.

Epidemiology

The MPH in Health Promotion provides students with the knowledge and skills for applied public health practice in the private and public sectors as related to population health.

Veteran Health

*Concentration will be available in January 2025.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

Learn the skills to live
your passion!

Parker’s graduates in  the Master’s of Public Health can pursue a career in:

  • Epidemiologist
  • Public Health Educator
  • Disaster Relief Coordinator
  • Infectious Disease Analyst

Program Highlights

Fully Online

This degree is online, helping you balance family, work and education

Hands on Experience

Student is required to complete in-person practicum

Post-Graduate Support

Graduates are offered exclusive post-graduation benefits and continuous career support

Choose Your Path

Concentrations in Health Promotion and Epidemology

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