Fall Semester Application Deadline: July 1

We’re accepting applications now, and most programs start three times a year:
Fall, Spring, and Summer

Upcoming Deadlines

Spring Semester Application Deadline: December 1

Program Overview

Public health — and the challenges associated with it — are dynamic and always changing. That’s why we need modern public health professionals who can develop effective and equitable solutions in communities that are growing more diverse and intricate every day.

The Online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Sciences from Tulane University focuses on community health and overall health equity to transform you into a forward-thinking leader in public health. Throughout the program, you’ll work closely with your instructors and peers to develop the skills necessary to lead as a public health innovator, promote health equity, give a voice to those in need, and create healthier communities for all.

What Can You Do with an MPH in Community Health Sciences?

When you earn a master’s in public health from Tulane University, you’ll be a competitive candidate for jobs like: 

Social and Community Service Manager

Median Annual Salary: $77,030*

Median Annual Salary: $62,860*

Health Education Specialist

*Salary data according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
**Salary data according to PayScale

Public Health Specialist

Average Annual Salary: $59,114**

Clinical Research Coordinator

Average Annual Salary: $52,840**

Average Annual Salary: $63,128**

Public Health Program Manager

What You’ll Learn

*Salary statistics according to ZipRecruiter
**Salary statistics according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
***Salary statistics according to Payscale

With more than a century of experience providing public health education, Tulane’s MPH in Community Health Sciences degree blends decades of knowledge with groundbreaking public health insights from renowned faculty. During your time in the program, you’ll learn to: 

• Understand how diseases become public health crises and learn to address these challenges effectively
• Evaluate the psychological and social factors that motivate individuals to make healthier choices and how these can be influenced to improve public health outcomes
• Develop skills in using data to gauge health risks and measure the effectiveness of public health interventions
• Effectively communicate health-related information, influencing both public opinion and policy to promote public health
• Acquire the ability to lead and manage public health programs that address complex health issues in diverse community settings

“I WAS NOT SURE I WOULD EVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE MY MPH ONLINE WHILE WORKING FULL TIME AND RAISING MY CHILDREN. I HAVE WANTED TO MAKE A CAREER CHANGE FOR SEVERAL YEARS TO UTILIZE MY SKILLS IN A DIFFERENT SETTING, YET I WAS NOT SURE HOW TO ACCOMPLISH THAT WHILE ALL THE PRACTICALITIES OF LIFE DEMANDED MY ATTENTION. WHEN I FIRST SPOKE WITH A TULANE RECRUITER, I KNEW THAT I HAD FOUND THE RIGHT PROGRAM.”

– Sara O'Neal, MPH Alumna

Invest in Your Future With a Top-Ranked MPH Program

Online MPH in Community Health Sciences Cost

• Tuition*: $1,841 per credit hour (45 credits total)
• Academic Support Fee: $100 per credit hour
• Student Activity Fee: $160 per semester for full-time students; $106 per semester for part-time students
• Technology Fee: $175 flat for online students
• Applied Practicum Experience (APE): $200 (one-time fee)
• Integrated Learning Experience (ILE): $200 (one-time fee)

*These tuition figures are for the 2026–27 academic year. Please contact an advisor to discuss your specific tuition plan.

Tulane’s Celia Scott Weatherhead School is ranked in the top 10% of schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, demonstrating a strong commitment to top-quality education.

Earning your MPH at Tulane delivers measurable value right away while supporting your long-term career mobility.

• All MPH candidates who submit and complete applications are automatically considered for scholarships without any additional application.
• Within a year of graduation, 99.7 percent of Tulane public health graduates find jobs in the field or continue their education.

Accreditation

Upcoming Deadlines

We’re accepting applications now, and most programs start three times a year:
Fall, Spring, and Summer. 

Ready to Stand Up for Your Community? 

CELIA SCOTT WEATHERHEAD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

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