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Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Mississippi
Public health professionals work for private agencies, hospitals, specialty clinics, consultation agencies, and even the government. If you think you would be a great fit for this field, choosing a Master of Public Health (MPH) program to go alongside your undergraduate public health degree or a related bachelor’s program might be a good option.
Mississippi currently offers CEPH-accredited public health graduate education through multiple universities, including Jackson State University and the University of Southern Mississippi.
Sponsored Online MPH Programs
| Institution & Program | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs in Mississippi
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The University of Southern MississippiMaster of Public Health | In-Person | — | 2 years | GRE |
The University of Southern MississippiMaster of Public Health | Online | — | 2 years | GRE |
Mississippi universities, including Jackson State University and the University of Southern Mississippi, offer multiple CEPH-accredited MPH programs for aspiring public health professionals. These programs center on the importance of health consciousness and disease/illness/injury prevention for people across all sectors of society. Students can pursue MPH concentrations through both on-campus and online learning formats, depending on the university and specialization. These programs focus on disease prevention, health promotion, and improving health outcomes across diverse communities and populations. For students in Mississippi seeking more options for online education, please see MPH programs in other states.
Public Health Career Outlook in Mississippi
Public health has a variety of occupations. Your interests could lead you down many paths, since there is so much available to public health graduates.
Scientific fields, such as epidemiology, are focused on preventing or stopping widespread illness and disease. This can be achieved by better understanding the disease or by investigating previous instances of its spread. Professionals in this line of work offer insights useful in providing prevention and treatment programs for the public and can sometimes be used by hospitals that are especially susceptible to widespread illness.
The table below shows the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Mississippi, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
Job Title | Median Annual Salary in MS (May 2025) | Median Annual Salary in U.S. (May 2025) | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024–2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $64,670 | $105,650 | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $137,220 | $107,310 | 4% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $57,780 | $82,220 | 7% |
Epidemiologists | $56,930 | $87,220 | 16% |
Medical and Health Services Managers/Healthcare Administrators | $98,160 | $123,860 | 29% |
Health Educators | $51,020 | $64,070 | 7% |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $84,490 | $90,150 | 6% |
Medical Records Specialists | $41,500 | $51,140 | 9% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $63,700 | $76,400 | 7% |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $47,000 | $68,020 | 17% |
*Estimate not released by BLS for this occupation in Mississippi.
Information last updated June 2026, using May 2025 BLS OEWS data. 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 |
Information last updated: June 2026