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Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in North Dakota
North Dakota is home to two universities with Master of Public Health programs accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health: North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota. CEPH accreditation indicates that a program has been evaluated against standards for areas such as curriculum, faculty, governance, resources and student outcomes. Prospective students should compare each program’s delivery format, concentration options, experiential requirements, admissions criteria and total cost before applying.
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Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs in North Dakota
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
North Dakota State UniversityMaster of Public Health | In-Person | Fargo, ND | 2 years | GRE |
North Dakota State UniversityMaster of Public Health | Online | Fargo, ND | 2 years | GRE |
University of North DakotaMaster of Public Health | In-Person | Grand Forks, ND | 2+ years | No GRE required |
University of North DakotaMaster of Public Health | Online | Grand Forks, ND | 2+ years | No GRE required |
MPH programs in North Dakota accredited by the CEPH offer various concentrations by school, including community health science, epidemiology, indigenous health, health management and policy, and population health research and analytics. Depending on the school and concentration, students can pursue these MPH programs online.
Both North Dakota State University and the University of North Dakota offer online MPH options. Online delivery varies by program and may include asynchronous coursework, scheduled synchronous classes, or a combination of both. Students should consider whether they can manage independent coursework and attend any required classes at scheduled times. An online format may offer greater flexibility for working students, but prospective students should verify attendance expectations, field experience requirements and whether the program is fully asynchronous.
Public Health Careers Outlook in North Dakota
Public health professionals work in settings such as government agencies, healthcare organizations, nonprofit organizations, universities and private companies. Their responsibilities may include disease prevention, health education, epidemiology, healthcare administration, occupational health, nutrition, data analysis, and health information management. Students considering an MPH should compare program concentrations and experiential requirements with the type of work they hope to pursue.
Public health careers in North Dakota have a generally positive outlook. Per May 2025 BLS OEWS data, three occupations earn above their national medians in North Dakota: environmental health specialists ($84,570 vs $82,220), occupational health and safety specialists ($93,250 vs $90,150), and health information technologists and medical registrars ($81,170 vs $68,020). Medical and health services managers command the highest salary in the state at $105,170 and are projected to see the strongest job growth nationally at 29% through 2034.
The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in North Dakota, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
Job Title | Median Annual Salary in ND (May 2025) | Median Annual Salary in U.S. (May 2025) | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024-2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $75,890 | $105,650 | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $100,760 | $107,310 | 4% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $84,570 | $82,220 | 7% |
Epidemiologists | N/A* | $87,220 | 16% |
Medical and Health Services Managers/Healthcare Administrators | $105,170 | $123,860 | 29% |
Health Educators | $59,650 | $64,070 | 7% |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $93,250 | $90,150 | 6% |
Medical Records Specialists | $46,280 | $51,140 | 9% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $70,040 | $76,400 | 7% |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $81,170 | $68,020 | 17% |
*Estimate not released by BLS for this occupation in North Dakota.
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 | |
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Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health ProfessionsMasters of Health Administration Ad | 12-24 Months | No GMAT or GRE required |
Information last updated: August 2026