Master of Public Health

Applications for Michigan’s MPH are now open!

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Master of Public Health

University of Michigan

Applications for Fall 2025 are now open!

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Accredited diploma

Offered by University of Michigan

Taught in English

Engage in group discussions with professors and peers

24 months

42 credit hours

100% online

The MPH degree offers true flexibility

$50,000 - 55,000 USD*

*A student's tuition rate is determined by residency.

Careers

Get ready for high-level career opportunities

This multidisciplinary degree will prepare you for a broad range of careers. Professionals with public health degrees from Michigan Public Health pursue careers as diverse as the field itself. They are at the forefront of research, practice, and service, with careers in biostatistics, epidemiology, community health, and leadership roles in the health management field, or public health policy professions. Ninety-seven percent of School of Public Health graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment. 

In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your path and dive deeper into focus areas that interest you. Jobs after graduation might include, but are not limited to, Health Data Analyst, Health Administrator, Health Educator, Clinical Manager, or Policy Analyst. Learn more about how our students are applying public health knowledge to their work in fields like medicine, non-profit organizations, dentistry, and government while they earn their degrees. 

Alumni network
The University of Michigan is fortunate to have one of the largest and proudest groups of living alumni across the globe, totaling more than 630,000 living graduates worldwide. The more than 18,000 alumni of the University of Michigan School of Public Health are making an impact across the globe and shaping the future of public health.
Career resources
School of Public Health alumni have access to career resources and employment opportunities via the Michigan Public Health Careers portal, which is the primary job posting site for the School of Public Health. Appointments with the Michigan Public Health Career Development Office are available throughout your degree program and up to 12 months following graduation.
Mentoring and networking platform
Alumni also have access to the official University of Michigan School of Public Health LinkedIn group to continue networking and cultivating mentorship connections across the Michigan Public Health community.
Employment resources
The Michigan School of Public Health Career Development office is focused on bridging the gap between school training and professional goals. The office works closely with recruiters from leading public health organizations to assist students in forging careers. Get access to our exclusive careers resource platform, opt-in to virtual career coaching, and attend virtual careers events.

Admissions Information

Upcoming Dates for Fall 2025

  • Application starts: 9/1/24
  • Priority deadline: 2/15/25
  • Standard deadline: 5/15/25

Advance your accounting career

  • The iMSA was developed by top accounting faculty to build expertise in leading analytics methods, financial reporting, audit and control, and US federal taxation.
  • Accounting is one of the fastest growing careers and the universal language of business. An accounting degree can open doors in almost any field.
  • The iMSA delivers an exceptional degree at a fraction of the price of other top MSA programs. Earn your degree in as little as 18 months in a flexible online format.

Accounting by the numbers

76% received a job offer or promotion

Gies focuses on tracking promotions or new job acceptances among iMSA graduates, with 76% reporting better jobs post-degree, highlighting an immediate ROI from the Gies iMSA program.

96% applied the skills directly into their careers

iMSA students engage in projects that address real job challenges and seek advice from peers and faculty, with 96% of graduates effectively applying their iMSA learning in their careers, highlighting the program's high value.

Average 22% salary increase

Gies iMSA graduates see an average salary increase of 22%, significantly highlighting the strong ROI of the iMSA degree in an era of typical 2% raises.

Future of accounting

The accounting industry is projected to grow at 4% year over year. The growth in technology and automation will affect the role of accountants, but overall demand is not expected to decrease according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, it will increase efficiency and make accountants' analytical abilities more prominent.