Indiana is home to several CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) programs, including offerings at Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana University Indianapolis, Purdue University, and the University of Indianapolis. Students can choose from concentrations in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy, community health, and behavioral sciences. Public health career demand in Indiana remains strong, particularly in data-driven and population health roles. According to recent labor projections, employment for statisticians and epidemiologists is expected to grow significantly over the next decade, with statisticians in Indiana earning median salaries above $100,000 annually.

MPH programs at Indiana’s CEPH-accredited universities are designed to meet nationally recognized standards for public health education, helping students evaluate program quality before applying. In Indiana, students can find MPH options in areas such as biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, public health administration, behavioral, social, and community health, parks and recreation, family and community health, and health disparities, depending on the university. Some programs are offered on campus, while others are available in online or hybrid formats, giving students more flexibility if they want to keep working or avoid relocating. Prospective students should compare each program’s accreditation status, concentration options, delivery format, field experience requirements, and career support before choosing the MPH that best fits their goals.

Public health professionals in Indiana play an important role in improving community health by connecting residents with education, prevention programs, and healthcare resources. Graduates may find strong opportunities in fields such as healthcare management, health education, nutrition, environmental health, medical records, and postsecondary health instruction, with recent BLS data from May 2025 showing continued employment demand and competitive wages across many of these occupations statewide.

The table below shows the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Indiana, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).

Information last updated: May 2026

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University and Program Name	Study Length	Test Requirement	Number of Credits
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Master of Public Health (MPH) info AD	As few as 20 months	No GRE Required	42
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George Washington University Doctor of Public Health info AD	36 months	No GRE Required	48
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions Master of Health Administration info AD	As few as 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time)	No GMAT or GRE Required	36

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