Online Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Public Health | Online

Healthy People Start with Healthy Communities

Designed for those who want to improve the health and wellness of their communities and beyond, Baylor's online Master of Public Health program empowers you with evidence-based, rigorous practice taught by public health experts. In a community-driven online environment, you will discover how to address systemic issues that can make a global impact with students who share a common purpose.

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Fast Facts

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Ranking

Earn your degree at one of the nation's top online programs for public health, ranked by Fortune's Best Online Master of Public Health Programs in 2024.

93
Employment Rate

Set yourself up for a bright future. Our program delivers a 93% employment rate within six months of graduation.

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Growth Rate

Graduates of our program can benefit from the ever-increasing opportunity for careers in the high-demand field of public health.

R1
Designated

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes Baylor University as a "Doctoral University: Very High Research Activity" or "Research 1" institution.

 

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What Makes a Baylor MPH Online Degree Different?

At Baylor, our faith-based approach to public health education allows you to develop the practical skills, worldly perspective, and positive mindset to become the principled servant leaders they were born to be.

Just like our on-campus students, you’ll be surrounded by a supportive community of professionals and peers, all of whom bring their own diverse backgrounds that become part of your learning experience. In addition to the in-depth coursework and in-person learning experiences of our program, you’ll leave a well-rounded, principled Baylor graduate armed with the foundation from which to truly make a difference in the world.  

Outcomes to Explore

As a public health professional, you’ll be an integral part of the overall healthcare field, helping to make a global impact on the health and well-being of everyone, one community at a time. Qualified MPH graduates will find a wide range of career opportunities to explore in an equally wide range of settings.

Upon graduation from the Baylor MPH Online Program, you are also eligible to sit for the certification exams to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).

Health Education Specialist
Public Health Project Manager
Health and Safety Engineer
Environmental Scientist
Community Activist
Toxicologist
Mental Health Researcher
Emergency Response Specialist
Urban Planner
Community Health Educator
Public Health Administrator
Community Service Manager
Clinical Research Coordinator

Beyond the Virtual Classroom

Our online MPH students benefit from these tailored experiences:

On-Campus Immersion

All MPH online students visit Baylor’s campus in Waco, Texas, for a weekend-long immersion, where you’ll meet with professors, fellow students, and practitioners from diverse professions and continue your online education in person.

Public Health Capstone Project

You’ll complete a 150-hour (minimum) internship. Called the Public Health Capstone Project, this end-of-program project gives you the opportunity to put the competencies and knowledge you’ve gained throughout our program into practice. 

Optional Practicum

You’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned directly in the field through a practicum in which you’ll be placed at a location in your local community, either in-person or virtually.

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Testimonial

Cara Haynes

“The MPH at Baylor Program has done more than just prepare me for a career in public health; it has allowed me to gain a more holistic perspective of health by considering the many factors that contribute to a person’s quality of life and a community’s well-being…”

Srinidhi Sudhir

"I have been able to learn more about time management, what I am capable of completing and what I’m not, how to push myself, and how to challenge myself.  [The Baylor online MPH program has] made me a better worker, it’s made me a more intelligent worker,  and it’s overall increased what I bring to the field.”

Program Details

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Get started by filling out our form for more information. If you’re ready to apply, we are staffed with enrollment coordinators who will gladly guide you through the enrollment process.

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You can start your application today, then pick up where you left off any time. Here’s everything you’ll need to apply:

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Transcripts
  3. 2–3 letters of recommendation
  4. A personal statement

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Need help with your application? We’re here for you.

Cohorts start three times a year in January, May, and September, but we accept applications on a rolling basis.

Call our enrollment coordinators for one-on-one guidance with your application at 254-710-4400.

You can also check out our upcoming informational webinars to hear from Baylor MPH staff first-hand.