Overview

Why are some communities more susceptible to heart disease than others? What role does climate change play in public health? How do we make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and equitable?

The diverse, inter-professional faculty has extensive experience working across industries and academic disciplines. Learn directly from experts in a comprehensive MPH degree curriculum designed to enhance public health competence to promote health and prevent disease in families, communities, and populations.

Earning your public health degree with Valpo is a transformative experience — personally and professionally. The flexible and affordable Public Health program at Valparaiso University prepares you to apply the principles of public health to diverse populations in the United States and around the world.

Careers

Demand for public health professionals has never been higher. The healthcare industry will add more jobs — roughly 2.6 million — than any other field over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Meanwhile, salaries continue to rise. Median pay for public health specialists is about $77,000. Public health administrators earn over $100,000 annually, on average.

Benefit from Valpo’s remarkable job placement rate for public health degree students. You will be well-prepared to tackle new challenges and enhance your earning potential.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics

Environmental Health for a Sustainable Future

Epidemiology

Social, Behavioral, and Cultural Factors in Health

Public Health Policy, Leadership, and Administration

Public Health Program Planning, Management, and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Valparaiso, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee

Provide a scanned copy of both sides that is legible and clearly shows your picture.

Proof of Financial Support

Applicants for whom English is a non-native language must demonstrate English proficiency.

International students whose application shows completion of a non-U.S. accredited secondary education or college work outside of the United States must submit official transcripts to Valparaiso University, or have a credential evaluation done by a NACES member credential evaluation service.

Request two professional or academic recommendation letters to be submitted through our online recommendation form (application login required).

Reflective Essay

Your reflective essay should summarize:

Why you are interested in studying in the United States

Why you are applying to Valparaiso University

Your interest in the degree program

How this program impacts your professional development

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

15015 USD / year

≈ 15015 USD / year
Out-of-State

15015 USD / year

≈ 15015 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15015 USD / year

≈ 15015 USD / year

Living costs

Valparaiso

United States

1223 - 1978 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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