Master of Public Health
100% of full-time students graduate within two years
$83,980 median annual salary for epidemiologists*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 report.
At Valparaiso University, our master of public health (MPH) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges through research, advocacy, and hands-on experience. Grounded in health equity and scientific inquiry, we empower graduates to create meaningful change in communities worldwide.
median annual salary for epidemiologists
$49,500 $83,980
median salary for all workers
The Valpo MPH program prepares students to lead in public health by addressing health equity, disease prevention, and community wellness. With a focus on epidemiology, students gain analytical skills and real-world experience to create meaningful change through research, advocacy, and policy.
This 42-credit program blends rigorous coursework with interactive learning, offering training in core disciplines of public health, including epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics, environmental health, health behavior, and public health policy and administration. Designed for flexibility, it includes in-person, online, and hybrid options, with full-time and part-time pathways.
Students gain practical experience through internships, research, and community projects, ensuring they graduate with skills to succeed in diverse public health careers. With demand growing in government, healthcare, and nonprofits, Valpo’s MPH program empowers graduates to make a lasting impact.
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a graduate admission counselor today! Email us at grad@valpo.edu or call 219.464.5313.
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*International students are required to take GRD 500 Graduate Academic Success in their first semester of enrollment.
**PHS 681 is to be taken during the final term.
“Shortly after I graduated, I started working as the health equity manager at Gila County Health and Emergency. I supervise a team of ten people working on various programs, including teen pregnancy prevention, Rx overdose prevention, health equity, and advancing health literacy, among many more. I am incredibly grateful for everything the master of public health program taught me during my time at Valpo.”
KAYLE LATHROP ’20, ’21 MPH
UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: Public Health
GRADUATE PROGRAM: Master of Public Health
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
Certified bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
Two letters of recommendation
A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are applying for at Valpo
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad
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Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu/grad
email: grad@valpo.edu