Master of Public Health (MPH) Program

Improving Public Health is Our Mission

The Public Health program prepares students to prevent disease and promote and advance health in communities, locally and beyond. We achieve this through our evidence-based interdisciplinary approaches in education, research, practice, and community engagement. Our vision is to cultivate the next generation of public health leaders committed to advancing the health of all people. Discover what you can do with a Master of Public Health from the University of Cincinnati.

A Degree in A Growing Field

As a practitioner degree, the UC MPH program is designed to prepare students for roles that protect and improve the health of entire populations. As such, it is not a pathway into dental or medical school. Current data has shown that 97% of public health graduates (MPH) are employed post-graduation or continuing education. Of employed MPH graduates, most work in healthcare and community-based settings (27%) private industry (24%) academia (19%), government (17%), and the nonprofit sector (12%). Of MPH graduates not employed, 15% enrolled in advanced education (e.g., PhD); 5% entered a fellowship, internship, residency, volunteer, or service program; and 6% percent sought employment within one year post-graduation.

Skillset Required for an MPH Degree

To do well in our program, students must be self-starters who are excited and passionate about public health and who possess the confidence and skillset to independently go out into the community to cultivate ideas, opportunities, and relationships. To this point, UC’s MPH program allows students to choose between seven unique concentration areas that let them develop in-demand skills all the while working in real-world settings.

What is your Passion?

The MPH program offers seven unique concentrations, which enables students to explore their passion in public health! Each concentration immerses you in specialized topics to prepare you to work in that area of study. Choosing the right pathway for you is essential as each concentration is focused towards a specific area of public health. Below are the seven concentrations to pick from which link to descriptions and curriculum of each. You can pursue a concentration that aligns with your personal, academic, and career goals.

97% Placement Rate

Placement refers to the percentage of UC MPH graduates who are employed or are enrolled in higher education.

CEPH Accredited Master's Program

The UC MPH program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the nationally recognized accrediting body for both schools of public health and public health programs.

Professional Networking

UC MPH students have the opportunity to learn from internationally recognized faculty and network with local public health leaders to build their professional network. Our program offers opportunities to interact with leading public health professional from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UC Health), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), regional and local health departments, and more.

Mentorship Program Links UC Public Health Students & Alumni

01/20/2026

A new alumni-student mentorship program in the University of Cincinnati’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program is already making a strong impact on students in its first year. Designed to support students who may be navigating graduate school without established networks, the program pairs current MPH students with alumni working across diverse public health fields. Through these relationships, students gain academic guidance, career insight, professional networking opportunities, and increased confidence as they progress through the program.

The mentorship experience also benefits alumni, who are able to give back, support workforce development, and collaborate with students on research and applied public health projects. Early outcomes from the first cohort highlight meaningful connections, hands-on learning experiences, and expanded career pathways. Due to its success, the program is planned as an ongoing initiative, with regular mentor-mentee meetings and opportunities for reflection and celebration.

Here is the link to read the full story from the first cohort:

Mentorship program links UC public health students, alumni | University of Cincinnati