| University and Program Name | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Public Health (MPH) SPONSORED | As few as 20 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
|
George Washington University
Master of Public Health SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
|
Boston University
Online Master of Public Health SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Nebraska
Nebraska has only one Master of Public Health program accredited by the Council on Education (CEPH) for Public Health: the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Nebraska is nevertheless home to a booming public health industry, with eight public health professions projected to increase employment through 2028. More impressively, six of those professions are expected to grow faster than their respective averages nationwide. Read on to learn more about public health schools and careers opportunities in Nebraska.
| University | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPONSORED | As few as 20 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
| George Washington University SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
| Boston University SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
| University | Format | Location | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits | Accrediting organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Online | Omaha, Nebraska | 2.5 years | No GRE Required | 44 | CEPH |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | On-Campus | Omaha, Nebraska | 2 years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Online | Omaha, Nebraska | 2 years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
As mentioned, the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha is the only public health school with a CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program. University of Nebraska Medical Center students can pursue their MPH on campus or online, with concentrations in biostatistics, environmental & occupational health, epidemiology and other specializations. Students in Nebraska who are interested in concentrations not offered at the University of Nebraska Medical Center may want to research online MPH programs in other states.
Public Health Career Outlook in Nebraska
Public health careers in Nebraska are trending positively, with employment growth projected in 8 of 10 related jobs through 2028. Medical and health services managers and healthcare administrators saw the highest median salaries, at $107,440 a year in 2020. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average wage increases were higher in Douglas and Lancaster counties than in the rest of Nebraska in 2019.
The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Nebraska, based on data provided by O*NET OnLine.
| Job Title | Median Salary in NE, 2020 (Yearly) | Median Salary in U.S., 2020 (Yearly) | Projected Job Growth in NE, 2018-2028 | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2019-2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $70,770 | $92,270 | 29% | 35% |
Health Specialties Professors | $85,670 | $99,090 | 6% | 21% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $56,320 | $73,230 | 7% | 8% |
Epidemiologists | $62,820 | $74,560 | 25% | 5% |
Medical and Health Services Managers /Healthcare Administrators | $107,440 | $104,280 | 15% | 32% |
Health Educators | $49,260 | $56,500 | 10% | 11% |
Occupational Health Specialists | $70,010 | $76,340 | 7% | 4% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $43,540 | $44,090 | 11% | 8% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $56,380 | $63,090 | 12% | 8% |
Health Informatics Specialists | $81,790 | $93,730 | 8% | 7% |
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Information last updated June 2021