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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 notable for its competitive public health salaries — biostatisticians in Kansas earn a median of $111,780, above the national median of $105,650, making it one of the stronger states for this occupation.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs in Kansas
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas State UniversityMaster of Public Health | In-Person | Manhattan, KS | 2 years | No GRE required |
Kansas State UniversityMaster of Public Health | Online | Manhattan, KS | 2 years | No GRE required |
Kansas UniversityMaster of Public Health | In-Person | Kansas City, KS | 2 years | No GRE required |
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. Statewide, biostatisticians earn the highest median salary at $111,780 — above the national median of $105,650 — making Kansas a competitive state for this occupation. Medical and health services managers/healthcare administrators also command strong salaries at $111,030 and are projected to see the strongest job growth nationally at 29% through 2034.
The table below shows the demand for and earnings of public health careers in Kansas, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
Job Title | Median Annual Salary in KS (May 2025) | Median Annual Salary in U.S. (May 2025) | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024-2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $111,780 | $105,650 | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $86,700 | $107,310 | 4% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $78,210 | $82,220 | 7% |
Epidemiologists | $79,620 | $87,220 | 16% |
Medical and Health Services Managers/Healthcare Administrators | $111,030 | $123,860 | 29% |
Health Educators | $62,990 | $64,070 | 7% |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $86,300 | $90,150 | 6% |
Medical Records Specialists | $48,160 | $51,140 | 9% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $66,830 | $76,400 | 7% |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $60,030 | $68,020 | 17% |
*Estimate not released by BLS for this occupation in Kansas.
Information last updated June 2026, using May 2025 BLS OEWS data. Job growth projections from BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
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|---|---|---|
| As few as 20 months | No GRE required | |
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| 36 months | No GRE required | |
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health ProfessionsMasters of Health Administration AD | 12-24 Months | No GMAT or GRE required |