| University and Program Name | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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 Kansas
There are two schools of public health in Kansas with Master of Public Health programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), at Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. Kansas is also home to three careers in public health that are projected to grow faster in the state than they are nationwide: health specialties professors, occupational health specialists and health informatics specialists.
| University | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | On-Campus | Manhattan, Kansas | 2 years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
| Kansas State University | Online | Manhattan, Kansas | 2 years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
| Kansas University | On-Campus | Kansas City, Kansas | 2 years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
As mentioned, the only two schools in Kansas that offer Master of Public Health programs accredited by the CEPH are Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. Depending on the school, students may pursue their MPH program either on campus or online, with concentrations in food safety and biosecurity, public health physical activity, epidemiology, or other focuses. For students interested in concentrations not offered by these two schools, online MPH programs in other states may be worth looking into.
Public Health Career Outlook in Kansas
Prospects for public health careers in Kansas are influenced by location and specialization. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that Johnson County, for example, experienced higher wage increases than the state average in 2020. Statewide, medical and health services managers and healthcare administrators earn the highest median salary, $89,090 a year, and employment growth is projected to be strongest for biostatisticians, with 32% more jobs by 2028.
The table below shows the demand for and earnings of public health careers in Kansas, based on data provided by O*NET OnLine.
| Job Title | Median Salary in KS, 2020 (Yearly) | Median Salary in U.S., 2020 (Yearly) | Projected Job Growth in KS, 2018-2028 | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2019-2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $100,010 | $92,270 | 32% | 35% |
Health Specialties Professors | $78,210 | $99,090 | 24% | 21% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $65,610 | $73,230 | 7% | 8% |
Epidemiologists | $59,460 | $74,560 | n/a* | 5% |
Medical and Health Services Managers /Healthcare Administrators | $89,090 | $104,280 | 11% | 32% |
Health Educators | $55,890 | $56,500 | 4% | 11% |
Occupational Health Specialists | $65,430 | $76,340 | 7% | 4% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $40,370 | $44,090 | 5% | 8% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $59,950 | $63,090 | 6% | 8% |
Health Informatics Specialists | $72,470 | $93,730 | 10% | 7% |
*Estimate not released/provided by ONET
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Information last updated April 2021