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M.P.H. Public Health

39 credit hours
$500 credit hour price

Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses

Time to Degree
24 months

Protect and Improve the Health of Populations Worldwide With a Master's of Public Health

With the rise of telehealth and heightened appreciation for how the health of individuals connects to the greater population, people increasingly can and want to take control of their own health. This growing demand for informed, convenient healthcare means that the world of public health needs innovative leaders who understand the realities facing today’s patients, providers and policymakers. 

Concordia University, Nebraska’s online master’s in Public Health degree empowers you to promote and protect the health of individuals and communities, with courses and faculty that emphasize ethical, values-based, practical learning through a Christian lens. Whether you’re just finishing your bachelor’s or are already working in healthcare, earning your MPH online from Concordia Nebraska is the easiest and most affordable way to advance your skillset and your career. 

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Online MPH Degree Program Highlights

At Concordia Nebraska, you’ll experience a distinctive online master’s in public health program grounded in the Christian faith. Our program combines research, theory and practical experience—preparing you to create, implement and assess health strategies to promote public wellness. You can tailor your educational experience to match your interests through concentrations in either community health or health policy and administration. 

What to Expect in Concordia's Online MPH Program

An MPH degree with value(s): Earn your MPH online at a university rooted in Christian, Lutheran values and ethical principles. 

75-hour practicum: Apply the skills and knowledge you learned in the classroom to gain real-world experience at the end of your master’s in public health online program.

A Master of Public Health degree that fits your schedule: Complete your MPH online in 24 months while you work. Our courses begin every eight weeks, providing you with the freedom to enroll at the start of any eight-week session. 

The five key domains of public health: Enter the public health field with knowledge and skill in the five key domains of public health as recognized by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s Education Advisory Committee: biostatistics, environmental health sciences, health policy and management, epidemiology, and social and behavioral sciences. 

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Public Health Faculty

Work closely with distinguished faculty members who demonstrate their Christian morals by serving their communities.

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Online MPH Degree Program Courses

Concordia Nebraska’s online master’s in public health features an engaging blend of theory and practice to prepare you for leadership and service in various public health careers. As you earn your MPH degree, you’ll study both the history and the future of public health—including ethics in research, applied epidemiology, environmental health and public health financing. 

Some of our core master’s in public health online courses include: 

  • Global Health 
  • Public Health Ethics 
  • Leadership and Organizational Management in Health Care 
  • Public Health Field Practicum 

MPH Degree Program Goals at Concordia Nebraska

After completing your online master’s in public health, you’ll be equipped to: 

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Design and implement public health programs 

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Analyze and apply findings from medical literature and research 

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Develop and assess healthcare strategies to promote health and wellness 

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Conduct public health research ethically using the latest accepted methodologies  

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Educate others on healthy behaviors 

Financial Aid for Our Online MPH Program

At Concordia Nebraska, you’ll receive the most affordable and high-value online master’s in public health in the state. We offer a special rate for Nebraska residents and Lutheran educators who want to earn an online MPH degree with value(s). View master’s in public health online degree program costs and financial aid.

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Concordia Nebraska Public Health: Career Outcomes

Public Health Educator

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. As a health educator, you might work with individuals one-on-one or with groups in schools or community programs. You would develop and implement strategies to improve the health of those you work with, collect data and discuss health concerns.

14.5% Annual Growth Rate2
$31,440 Entry-Level Salary2
$53,940 Mid-Level Salary2
$97,160 Late-Level Salary2

Health Education Specialist

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. As a health educator, you might work with individuals one-on-one or with groups in schools or community programs. You would develop and implement strategies to improve the health of those you work with, collect data and discuss health concerns.

11% Annual Growth Rate2
$56,500 Entry-Level Salary2
$68,380 Mid-Level Salary2
$108,510 Late-Level Salary2

Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists investigate patterns of diseases and injury and look for their causes by collecting and analyzing data from observations, interviews, survey's and biological samples. They're responsible for communicating their findings to the public, health practitioners, policymakers and the public.

5% Annual Growth Rate2
$74,560 Entry-Level Salary2
$99,020 Mid-Level Salary2
$135,050 Late-Level Salary2

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2 Career salary and wages sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.