Master of Public Health
Level Up Your Career with our Top-Ranked MPH Degree
Ranked by Money Magazine as one of the Best Public Health Master’s Programs for your money, our hybrid Master of Public Health (MPH) program delivers practice-oriented, community-based training designed to turn you into an innovative, engaged public health leader.
We build your real-world expertise around a robust community health education specialization. Through synchronous online learning combined with intensive, focused on-campus sessions, you will study side-by-side with industry experts. Our MPH program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for more than 50 years.
As a Spartan, you will gain a competitive edge. Master essential skills in epidemiology, qualitative research and policy development, and graduate fully prepared to lead across diverse sectors.
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Program Information
Modality
Hybrid
Program Length
2 years · 42 units
Cost Per Unit
$868* for Fall 2027 · Financial aid and scholarships available
Applications Open
August 1 – June 1 for Fall start
Start Terms
Fall
How to Apply
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A completed four-year baccalaureate degree from an officially accredited higher education institution.
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A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) of your academic coursework.
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Demonstrated multicultural experience and a strong, ongoing commitment to the field of public health.
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A comprehensive, professional resume or CV.
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A 1-to 2-page statement of purpose stating your career objectives in community health.
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At least two letters of recommendation.
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Preferred: Two years of public health-related professional or volunteer experience.
Out-of-State Requirements
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If you live outside of California, check whether our program is approved to accept an application from you.
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An English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS or PTE) is required if a student's baccalaureate was earned outside of the US. For more information, visit the graduate admissions website.
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Application opens August 1; deadline of June 1 for Fall admission.
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Submit your official graduate application online through the Cal State Apply portal.
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Complete your secondary program-specific application by uploading your statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation to the dedicated MPH Program Portal.
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Valuable Learning Experiences
- Enjoy the balance of structured, synchronous online classes alongside your cohort without losing face-to-face mentorship.
- Participate in 5 units of intensive, real-world field placement and professional skills development seminars.
- Gain a program backed by over 50 years of continuous CEPH accreditation, giving your degree instant national recognition.
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What can you do with a Master of Public Health degree?
Our graduates work in health education and health promotion settings, including community-based organizations, health care, education, worksite promotion, private industry, social services, and all levels of government—local, county, state, and federal.
MPH graduates in California earn an average annual salary of $119,000 and an upper range of $167,000, according to ZipRecruiter.
Take a look at some of the top sectors, companies and job titles of our alumni, according to LinkedIn.
Top Job Titles
- Clinical research coordinator
- Community school coordinator
- Director of health education
- Health marketing operations
- Prevention program analyst
- Public heath social worker
- Senior equity and strategic alignment specialist
Top Companies
- County of Santa Clara
- Kaiser Permanente
- SJSU
- Stanford Health Care
- Stanford University School of Medicine
Top Sectors
- Business development
- Community and social services
- Education
- Healthcare services
- Operations
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