Degrees & Programs
Flexible Education
In-Person | Hybrid | Online: Synchronous & Asynchronous
Local Learning
Austin | Brownsville | Dallas | El Paso | Houston | San Antonio
Global Reach
Research | Education | Community Impact
Our degrees and certificate programs are designed with our students in mind—to be flexible for full-time and part-time students throughout Texas and the United States. Regardless of your location or the modality of your program, all students are welcome at our physical spaces in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San Antonio. Students have access to resources, expertise, faculty, and research opportunities across all six Texas locations.
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, a minimum 45 semester credit hours, is the fundamental professional degree, required by many supervisory and managerial positions in public health and recommended for others.
Master of Public Health in Community Health Practice
Master of Public Health in Health Services Organization
Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management
Fast Facts
In 2023-2024, the MPH-HCM program had:
105
MPH Students
11
faculty members with academic and professional experience in healthcare management
100% of graduates report the degree provided them the organizational management skills to meet the demands of their job
96% of graduates reported being employed full time <6 months after graduation; 75% at the time of graduation
90% of graduates completed the M.P.H. program within 3 years; 20 months is median time to graduate
90% of graduates experienced practical opportunities to apply their public health knowledge
About 70% of graduates worked full-time while in the program
Graduates in fellowships earn an average salary of $65,000
Median job salary for graduates $85,000
Doctor of Public Health
The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree, a minimum of 54 semester credit hours, signifies distinguished scholarly accomplishment and is available to those who plan careers in advanced professional practice, academia, or community-based research.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, a minimum of 48 semester credit hours, in a public health discipline represents outstanding scholarly achievement and signifies a capacity for independent study.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Economics and Health Services Research
Doctor of Philosophy in Healthcare Management and Health Policy