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Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Alabama
Alabama has a limited number of CEPH-accredited public health programs, but students can still find accredited MPH pathways within the state, including programs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tuskegee University. Students interested in pursuing an MPH in Alabama may want to consider the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which houses Alabama’s only CEPH-accredited School of Public Health, as well as Tuskegee University, which offers a CEPH-accredited MPH program. Alabama offers public health career opportunities in areas such as health education, occupational health and safety, health informatics, and academic public health. National employment projections show strong growth across many public-health-related occupations.
Sponsored Online MPH Programs
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs in Alabama
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The University of Alabama at BirminghamMaster of Public Health | In-Person | — | 2+ years | No GRE required |
The University of Alabama at BirminghamMaster of Public Health | Online | — | 2+ years | No GRE required |
The CEPH-accredited MPH program at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, offers multiple MPH concentrations, including Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Policy and Organization, Maternal and Child Health Policy, and Leadership and Population Health, which can be completed either online or on campus. The school also allows qualified students to pursue a fast track and earn their degree more quickly. Interested students can reach out to the school for more information. Students in Alabama who are interested in other concentrations might consider online MPH programs in other states that may be open to them.
Public Health Careers Outlook in Alabama
Public health career outlooks in Alabama vary by occupation. According to 2024 BLS OEWS wage data, health informatics specialists have one of the highest median salaries among public health-related careers in the state, while biostatisticians also show strong earning potential. However, the available BLS wage data does not confirm the claims about projected job growth through 2028 or county-level wage increases in Madison, Baldwin, and Mobile counties.
The table below shows the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Alabama, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
Job Title | Median Annual Salary in AL (May 2025) | Median Annual Salary in U.S. (May 2025) | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024–2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $76,400 | $105,650 | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $92,310 | $107,310 | 4% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $72,490 | $82,220 | 7% |
Epidemiologists | $74,740 | $87,220 | 16% |
Medical and Health Services Managers/Healthcare Administrators | $97,790 | $123,860 | 29% |
Health Educators | $65,210 | $64,070 | 7% |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $82,260 | $90,150 | 6% |
Medical Records Specialists | $43,810 | $51,140 | 9% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $66,190 | $76,400 | 7% |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | N/A* | $68,020 | 17% |
Information last updated June 2026, using May 2025 BLS OEWS data. *Estimate not released by BLS for this occupation in Alabama. Job growth projections from BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
Sponsored Online Public Health Programs
| Institution & Program | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
| As few as 20 months | No GRE required | |
| As few as 12 months | No GRE required | |
| 36 months | No GRE required | |
| As few as 24 months | No GRE required | |
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health ProfessionsMasters of Health Administration AD | 12-24 Months | No GMAT or GRE required |