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.

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 the improvement of health outcomes across diverse communities and populations. For students in Mississippi looking for more options for pursuing online education, please see online 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 graduates in public health. 

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 TitleMedian Salary in MS, 2025 (Annual)Median Salary in U.S., 2024 (Annual)Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024–2034
Statisticians
$64,670
$103,300
9%
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
$57,780
$80,060
4%
Epidemiologists
$56,930
$83,980
16%
Medical and Health Services Managers 
$98,160
$117,960
23%
Health Education Specialists
$51,020
$63,000
4%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$84,490
$78,900
12%
Medical Records Specialists
$41,500
$50,250
7%
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$63,700
$73,850
6%
Health Technologists & Technicians
$39,010
$67,310
15%

Information last updated May 2026