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Be ready when disaster strikes
Be ready when disaster strikes

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Offered online and on campus, the MPH in Disaster Management will teach you to combat the public health challenges created by disasters.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Disasters present a unique set of problems every time they strike, especially when it comes to public health. Whether you attend class online or on campus, Tulane University’s Master of Public Health in Disaster Management will teach you to prepare for and manage the response to natural, human-made, and technological disasters. Developed with the fundamental understanding that every disaster presents its own set of environmental health challenges, the program will equip you to analyze scores of data, identify vulnerable populations, and craft disaster preparation and response plans tailored to their needs. Furthermore, the emphasis on experiential learning and research ensures you gain the real-world experience you need to hit the ground running.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

We were the first school of public health in the U.S. and the nation’s only combined school of public health and tropical medicine.

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We’re ranked 12th among more than 60 schools of public health, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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95 percent of our graduates find jobs or go on to advanced study within a year following graduation.

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Our program offers online and on-campus options, giving you the opportunity to choose the modality that fits your life.

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Our state-of-the-art research facilities give you the chance to collaborate with faculty members and publish research.

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Our program is one of only two nationwide that study the impact disasters have on people and communities as well as infrastructure.

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Each disaster management cohort is composed of students with diverse backgrounds and professional experiences, which promotes a dynamic learning environment and provides valuable networking opportunities.

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Hands-on learning ensures you apply your coursework to real-world problems through case studies, projects, and research in the vibrant and culturally diverse community of New Orleans.

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SCHOOL OVERVIEW

In 1912, Tulane University launched the first public health school in the United States. Since then, Tulane has established a rich legacy as a leader in public health, as evidenced by the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine’s No. 12 ranking among public health schools in the U.S. Today, students across the country can access our innovative curricula and acclaimed thought leadership through our extensive suite of specialized programs, offered both online and on campus.

Exceptional, field-tested faculty members have experience in all areas of public health, providing students with a holistic perspective on various public health practices. Whether on campus in New Orleans or in their own communities across the country, our students learn by doing through field placements and hands-on experiences in public health roles. As a result, they graduate as highly desirable, experienced professionals on the front lines of public health.

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Dean Thomas LaVeist

Dean's Message

We're tremendously excited to be taking our highly ranked classroom experience and making it available to working professionals who may not be able to participate in a traditional, on-ground program. Tulane University was originally launched in 1834 in response to public health threats in New Orleans. Online students will benefit from our deep history, extensive faculty research experience, and the close connection we have with alumni all over the globe.

Dean Thomas LaVeist, 
Weatherhead Presidential Chair in Health Equity

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Master of Public Health in

  • Community Health Sciences* 
  • Disaster Management* 
  • Epidemiology 
  • Health Education and Communication 
  • Health Policy 
  • International Health and Sustainable Development 
  • Maternal and Child Health 
  • Nutrition

Master of Public Health in:

  • Occupational and
    Environmental Health 
  • Occupational Health and
    Safety Management

Online Master of Public Health in:

Master of Science in Public Health in:

Master of Science in Public Health in:

  • Biostatistics 
  • Environmental Health Sciences 
  • Industrial Hygiene*

Master of Science in:

  • Biostatistics 
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Investigation
  • Tropical Medicine

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

Master of Health Administration*

*Available on campus or online

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME A PUBLIC HEALTH LEADER

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TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE
1440 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-266-0699

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Career Outcomes When You Earn a Master’s in Disaster Management

The holistic, interdisciplinary curriculum found in Tulane’s disaster management degree will prepare you for a wide variety of careers in emergency and crisis management fields. When you graduate from the MPH in Disaster Management, you'll be a competitive candidate for jobs like*: 

Atmospheric Scientist 

Median Annual Salary: $94,570

Median Annual Salary: $76,730

Emergency Management Directors

Median Annual Salary: $84,030

Fire Inspector

Median Annual Salary: $63,080

Hydrologist

*according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics