Master of Public Health

Promote Health Equity with an Online Degree

A Personalized Approach to Learning

Enhance your professional potential with the online Master of Public Health degree from Adelphi University. This CEPH accredited program can be completed online in as little as 18 months and offers hands-on experience through fieldwork and a capstone project designed for integrating and applying classroom learning. Additionally, you may be eligible to receive credit for any professional public health experience you may have. This program may accept up to six transfer credit hours.

Through courses taught in a part-time virtual learning environment by industry experts, this program explores health issues among vulnerable and underserved populations and prepares you to develop solutions on both a local and global scale. You’ll graduate equipped for real-world success in rewarding and in-demand positions such as epidemiologist, health program coordinator, public health educator, environmental scientist, public health data analyst and more.

Online programs at Adelphi University are built for flexibility, helping you fit your studies into your busy life. Our programs offer hands-on learning and access to world-class faculty who are dedicated to your success. You’ll learn knowledge, skills, experience and earn a degree that will change your life and open new doors.

100% Online Curriculum

2 Year Duration

CEPH Accredited

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Master of Public Health at Adelphi University

The curriculum in our online MPH program will prepare you for a career that addresses current health issues in diverse and vulnerable populations. This program may accept up to six transfer credit hours.

Excellence in Education, Research and Service

Experience a student-centered education with a strong research component designed to prepare you for service in your community and across the globe.

Opportunities for Hands-On Experience

Build career-ready expertise and gain a glimpse of today’s public health field by completing clinical fieldwork either in your current workplace or an agency that supports your professional interests.

Elective Options for a Custom Education

Customize your learning experience and prepare for the public health career you want through a diverse selection of elective courses in epidemiology, community health, emergency management and global health.

Top Recognition for Adelphi University

Adelphi has been transforming lives with our unique approach to learning for more than 150 years. By welcoming students from around the globe, we’ve expanded our academic offerings and geographic reach, celebrating significant milestones and successful outcomes.

Adelphi University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our degree programs have received considerable recognition from numerous national publications and organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Colleges of Distinction, Military Friendly and more:

Best colleges, Social mobility 2025, U.S. news and world report
Best colleges, national universities 2025, U.S. News and world reports
Best colleges of equity and inclusion distinction, 2024-2025 distinction
Military friendly school, 2025-2026
The Princeton review, best regional colleges 2024 northeast
Best graduate schools 2024, 250 best
Best colleges, colleges of international distinction 2024-2025
Phi theta kappa honor society, transfer honor roll 2024
The Princeton review, guide to green schools 2023
Best colleges, colleges of career development distinction 2024-2025, 5 years
best colleges, colleges of military support distinction 2024-2025, 5 years
best colleges, colleges of 2024-2025 distinction, 10 years
Military friendly spouse school, 2025-2026
insight into diversity, higher education excellence in diversity award 2024, seven-time recipient

Online Study at Adelphi University

Adelphi’s online programs are built for flexibility, providing you with a quality education that fits into your busy schedule. Our expert faculty are always here to answer your questions and guide you through your program. We offer many opportunities for students to connect directly with professors and work alongside them for research, mentoring and networking.

Make an Impact in Public Health

The demand for public health experts is on the rise, especially for those focused on vulnerable communities and underserved areas. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the field of epidemiology to grow 27% from 2022 to 2032.1 Other in-demand public health careers include:

  • Public Health Advisor
  • Environmental Scientist
  • Disaster Preparedness Manager
  • Patient Safety Specialist
  • Public Health Educator

The Attention You Deserve

Founded in 1896, Adelphi University is a nationally ranked, respected and well-connected research university. We pride ourselves on our ability to create distinctive environments of intellectual rigor and creativity. At Adelphi, you’ll always have the guidance and support you need to define your success in the classroom, in your career and beyond.

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Sources

  1. “Epidemiologists,” Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on November 13, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/