Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Kansas

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

Career opportunities in public health vary by occupation, employer, experience and location. Public health professionals in Kansas may work for state and local health departments, hospitals, universities, nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems and private employers.

Medical and health services management is one career path that may be relevant to graduates with public health training and professional experience. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects national employment for medical and health services managers to grow 23% from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. Other public health-related career paths may include epidemiology, health education, environmental health, occupational health and safety, biostatistics, community health and health information management.

The table below shows the demand for and earnings of public health careers in Kansas, based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Kansas salary figures should come from the May 2025 BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National median wages are for 2024, and national employment projections cover 2024 to 2034. BLS may not publish Kansas estimates for occupations with limited employment or insufficient survey data.