University and Program Name | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Public Health (MPH) SPONSORED | As few as 20 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
George Washington University
Master of Public Health SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
Boston University
Online Master of Public Health SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Arkansas
If students are looking for a Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Arkansas, they won’t be disappointed. While the MPH program from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is the only one in Arkansas that is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the concentrations are diverse and include common ones such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and environmental health. Employment of many public health careers in Arkansas are growing from 2018 to 2028, and often much faster than projected job growth nationally.
University | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPONSORED | As few as 20 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
George Washington University SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
Boston University SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
University | Format | Location | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits | Accrediting organization |
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | On-Campus | Little Rock, Arkansas | 2 years | GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Online | Little Rock, Arkansas | 2 years | GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ MPH program is accredited by the CEPH and is available both on campus and online with concentrations in biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, epidemiology and other specialties.
MPH programs examine factors from every aspect of public health. Students can take part in extensive studies and discussions regarding conflicting viewpoints in public health as well as integrative projects that allow them to present their skills and knowledge within their discipline. Due to the limited options in the state, people seeking a public health degree while living in Arkansas might choose an online MPH program (view more detail on online MPH degrees here). The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences does have an online option for their MPH degree (Rural and Global Public Health Practice), but the concentration options are limited.
Public Health Careers Outlook in Arkansas
Public health professionals’ help and dedication are important for the delivery of public health services, the investigation into widespread illnesses and diseases, and the organizations available to assist with educating the public.
In Arkansas, public health career outlooks vary according to career and county. The careers with the highest median salary are medical and health services managers or healthcare administrators, while the one with the greatest projected growth is biostatisticians. Pulaski, Benton and Washington counties reported average weekly wage gains from the fourth quarter of 2019 to the fourth quarter of 2020, with Pulaski County’s 13.9% rate of wage gain above the national rate of 13%, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Arkansas, based on data provided by O*NET OnLine.
Job Title | Median Salary in AR, 2020 (Yearly) | Median Salary in U.S. (Yearly) | Projected Job Growth in AR, 2018-2028 | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2019-2029 |
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Biostatisticians | n/a* | $92,270 | 36% | 35% |
Health Specialties Professors | $63,380 | $99,090 | 23% | 21% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $68,570 | $73,230 | 18% | 8% |
Epidemiologists | $60,920 | $74,560 | 20% | 5% |
Medical and Health Services Managers /Healthcare Administrators | $78,810 | $104,280 | 19% | 32% |
Health Educators | $46,370 | $56,500 | 13% | 11% |
Occupational Health Specialists | $64,730 | $76,340 | 10% | 4% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $36,220 | $51,840 | 13% | 8% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $58,940 | $63,090 | 13% | 8% |
Health Informatics Specialists | $69,840 | $93,730 | 15% | 7% |
*Estimate not released/provided by O*NET
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Information last updated May 2021