Master of Public Health

Learn to create healthier communities.

Focus on promotion of healthy lifestyles and environments; prevention of injuries, disease, and epidemics; identification of environmental hazards; and disaster response. Gain knowledge and skills in health management, population-based research, and the community public health practice.

Master of Public Health (MPH) specializations

  • General Public Health
  • Health Management and Policy
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences

Quality and Professional Relevance

  • Capella is the only online university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in public administration, public safety, and health care.
  • Capella's MPH program is designed around leading national public health curriculum standards.
  • Capella University has a faculty of experienced health care professionals and practitioners.
  • Our public health program outcomes are derived from the recommendations of several leading national health care associations.

Expected Program Outcomes

  1. Create healthy communities and environments.
  2. Develop solutions to public health issues in an informed manner.
  3. Develop and implement public health policies and administrative processes.
  4. Manage public health programs.
  5. Evaluate social and professional ethics.
  6. Create health access and quality strategies for diverse populations.
  7. Communicate effectively across the public health discipline.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Master's degree graduates from Capella's School of Public Service leadership report satisfaction with their tasks and responsibilities. The majority (70%) of graduates are employed in healthcare, non-profit, social/community services, P-12, or government/public sector settings.

Satisfaction with Capella Public Service Leadership Master's Guide
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Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Many of our Public Service Leadership master's degree alumni report receiving a salary increase or assuming a leadership role.

Improvement in Skills & Abilities Public Service Leadership Master's Graduates
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Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Public Service Leadership Master's Degree Graduates

Data from graduates across all Public Service Leadership masters programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Most graduates of the School of Public Service Leadership master's degree programs report that earning a master's degree has helped them meet program and career goals. They are likely to recommend Capella to friends and family.

Satisfaction with Capella Public Service Leadership Master's Guide
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Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

School of Public Service Leadership master's degree graduates say that they gained valuable skills and abilities which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Improvement in Skills & Abilities Public Service Leadership Master's Graduates
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Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 - Q3 2010.

Expense completion &
career information

Expected time to completion:

  • Calendar quarters: 9
  • Active academic quarters: 9

On Time Completion Rate:

100%

SOC codes:

  • 19-1041 (Epidemiologists)
  • 19-2041 (Environmental scientists and specialists, including health)

Program cost

  • Average: $21,150
  • Minimum: $20,304
  • Maximum: $25,380

Books

$1,760-2,260

Fees:

$425

Median Debt:

Not enough data to report at this time.

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Alumni Success Story Quote

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"he greatest reward to me is the ability to look at the big picture and influence the direction of the organization."

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