100% OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS GRADUATE WITHIN TWO YEARS.
$110,680 MEDIAN SALARY PER YEAR*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 report
$110,680
$48,060
COST & AFFORDABILITY
Graduate tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is surprisingly affordable at $715 per credit. Scholarships and early entry options are available for especially qualified students . If you are a Valpo undergraduate alumni of the last three years, you may qualify for the Back2Beacon Graduate Scholarship.*
*Only in-person MPH program qualifies.
At Valparaiso University, our master of public health (MPH) program equips students with the knowledge and skills to tackle today’s most pressing health challenges through research, advocacy, and hands-on experience. Grounded in health equity and scientific inquiry, we radiate impact by empowering graduates to create meaningful change in communities worldwide.
The Valpo MPH program prepares students to lead in public health by addressing health equity, disease prevention, and community wellness. With a focus on epidemiology, students gain analytical skills and realworld experience to create meaningful change through research, advocacy, and policy.
This 42-credit program blends rigorous coursework with interactive learning, offering courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health policy. Designed for flexibility, it includes in-person and online options, with full-time and part-time pathways.
Students gain practical experience through internships, research, and community projects, ensuring they graduate with skills to succeed in diverse public health careers. With demand growing in government, healthcare, and nonprofits, Valpo’s MPH program empowers graduates to make a lasting impact.
Ready to radiate as a Beacon?
Schedule a one-on-one consultation with a graduate admission specialist today! Email us at grad@valpo.edu or call 219.464.5313.
One course from the following:
EPIDEMIOLOGY CONCENTRATION
PHS
APPLIED PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
PHS
*International students are required to take GRD 500 Graduate Academic Success in their first semester of enrollment.
** PHS 681 is to be taken during the final term.
Shine at Valpo
Take the next step toward your bright future by visiting valpo.edu/mph or by scanning the QR code.
Valparaiso University admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. (For a full statement, see valpo.edu .)
“Shortly after I graduated, I started working as the health equity manager at Gila County Health and Emergency. I supervise a team of ten people working on various programs, including teen pregnancy prevention, Rx overdose prevention, health equity, and advancing health literacy, among many more. I am incredibly grateful for everything the master of public health program taught me during my time at Valpo.”
KAYLE LATHROP ’20, ’22 MPH UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR: PUBLIC HEALTH
GRADUATE PROGRAM: MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383
web: valpo.edu /graduate-studies
email: grad@valpo.edu
ADMISSION CHECKLIST
Valparaiso University graduate application (online)
Official bachelor’s degree transcript, plus transcripts for all other degrees earned and/or coursework completed
Two letters of recommendation
A reflective essay indicating your anticipated career goals and reasons for undertaking graduate study in the particular program you are apply for at Valpo
Additional application requirements may apply. For more information, visit valpo.edu/grad.