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Online Public Administration and Public Health Programs

In these high-value online programs, you will learn from experienced faculty dedicated to your success and prepare for leading roles in the public sector.

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Broaden your impact as a changemaker

Increase your ability to improve your community – and beyond – with an SIU Carbondale online master’s program in public health or public administration. Make a long-lasting impact on the world when you gain advanced expertise from the same experienced faculty who teach on campus.

Why choose an online MPA or MPH from SIU Carbondale?

  • 100 percent online coursework: Access your courses 24/7 with a convenient online learning format
  • Budget-friendly tuition: Gain a career-advancing MPA or MPH with affordable tuition
  • Multiple start dates: Start your online program when it suits your schedule
  • Fast completion times: Accelerated 8-week courses help you quickly achieve your academic goals

Which online program is right for you?

Master of Public Health online
GRADUATE DEGREE

Master of Public Health

As few as 16 months Duration
42 Credit Hours
$19,719* Total Tuition

The community-minded MPH online program develops your ability to help prolong and improve the quality of health for entire populations by exploring disease prevention, health promotion and health care systems management.

As a graduate of this affordable public health master’s degree program, you will be prepared to lead the response to disasters and foster recovery, spearhead health and wellness education, tackle challenges that affect communities, boost the quality and accessibility of public services, and collaborate with professionals across sectors.

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The Master of Public Health program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (ceph.org).

  • MHA
  • MPH

Master of Health Administration

Duration: 18 months Credit Hours: 36 Tuition: $469.50 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 9/22/26 Start class: 10/12/26

SIU Carbondale is one of the few regional Illinois universities to offer the Master of Health Administration online, giving health care professionals a direct path to leadership. No GRE or GMAT is required, and the program can be completed in as few as 18 months. Courses in operations, policy, finance and legal frameworks build leadership skills, and a capstone reinforces evidence-based practice. This versatile health admin master’s program is applicable to a wide range of health care leadership roles.

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Master of Public Health

Duration: 16 months Credit Hours: 42 Tuition: $469.50 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 7/27/26 Start class: 8/17/26

The community-minded MPH online program develops your ability to help prolong and improve the quality of health for entire populations by exploring disease prevention, health promotion and health care systems management.

As a graduate of this affordable public health master’s degree program, you will be prepared to lead the response to disasters and foster recovery, spearhead health and wellness education, tackle challenges that affect communities, boost the quality and accessibility of public services, and collaborate with professionals across sectors.

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