Public Health
Advance your impact on community health with a Master of Public Health from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Choose from three focused programs in Health Behavior and Promotion, Nutrition, or Dietetics and prepare for leadership in public health practice and policy.
Careers in Public Health
The program prepares students for careers in schools, government, health organizations, hospitals, and the private sector.
- Health Educator or Health Promotion Specialists
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Community Health Program Manager
- Public Health Analyst
- Behavioral Health Coordinator
- Research Associate in Public Health or Social Sciences
Potential Salary
Median Salary $78,240
Public Health Degrees at MSU
MPH: Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Make a lasting impact on community health with our MPH: Health Behavior and Health Promotion program. You'll learn how to drive positive change through prevention strategies, behavior change techniques and community-based health initiatives. Gain real-world experience through a field-based applied practice tailored to your professional goals.
MPH: Nutrition
Advance your career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with our MPH: Nutrition program. You'll gain real-world experience and learn how to improve health outcomes through preventive strategies, behavior change and community-based nutrition initiatives. Collaborate with professionals across disciplines while completing a hands-on, field-based practice experience tailored to your career goals.
MPH: Dietetics
Take your dietetics education to the next level with our Public Health: Dietetics Master of Public Health program. Designed for students in the Professional Program in Dietetics, this program blends public health strategies with hands-on, supervised experiential learning to prepare you to improve health outcomes at both individual and community levels. You’ll collaborate with experts and complete field-based experiences that align with your career goals.
MPH: Health Behavior and Health Promotion
Make a lasting impact on community health with our MPH: Health Behavior and Health Promotion program. You'll learn how to drive positive change through prevention strategies, behavior change techniques and community-based health initiatives. Gain real-world experience through a field-based applied practice tailored to your professional goals.
MPH: Nutrition
Advance your career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with our MPH: Nutrition program. You'll gain real-world experience and learn how to improve health outcomes through preventive strategies, behavior change and community-based nutrition initiatives. Collaborate with professionals across disciplines while completing a hands-on, field-based practice experience tailored to your career goals.
MPH: Dietetics
Take your dietetics education to the next level with our Public Health: Dietetics Master of Public Health program. Designed for students in the Professional Program in Dietetics, this program blends public health strategies with hands-on, supervised experiential learning to prepare you to improve health outcomes at both individual and community levels. You’ll collaborate with experts and complete field-based experiences that align with your career goals.
What You'll Learn From our Program
Assess and Act
Identify community health needs and design effective health education and promotion strategies.
Lead and Manage
Oversee programs, advocate for health equity, and champion the profession with ethical leadership.
Evaluate and Improve
Conduct research and evaluate interventions to drive continuous improvement in public health outcomes.
Communicate and Collaborate
Engage diverse audiences and work across sectors to promote health and inclusion.
Certification Opportunities
Graduates of the MPH program may be eligible for the following professional certifications:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)
- Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES®)
These nationally recognized, competency-based exams assess knowledge and skills across the eight areas of responsibility for Health Education Specialists. Earning these credentials can enhance your qualifications for public health roles and advanced study.
Information Sessions
Join us for an upcoming MPH information session to learn more about the program, the admissions process, and key highlights. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how a Master of Public Health can support your career goals in public health and beyond.
Related Programs
Applied Health Science
From undergraduate degrees in alcohol and drug studies to public health or public health education, school health education, pre-occupational therapy, pre-athletic training, or pre-health administration, you'll graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in the health science field through one of these rewarding careers.
Nursing
The Nursing BS is designed to prepare students to sit for licensure by examination as registered nurses (RNs).
Social Work
The Department of Social Work at Minnesota State University, Mankato, offers a nurturing and challenging environment for students committed to social justice and improving lives through a professional social work career. Our accredited BSSW and MSW programs provide students with comprehensive training that includes hands-on experiences in real-world settings, preparing graduates to improve lives and foster change in their communities.
Health Informatics
The study of Health Informatics prepares students to use Information Systems and Health Information Technology to design, evaluate, adopt, and apply technology-based innovations in healthcare delivery, management, and research.
Technical Communication, Graduate Certificate
Expand your professional skill set with a Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication. Coursework develops practical skills in research, writing, editing and design, along with audience analysis, content strategy, visual communication and user experience. Apply these skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in your field and across a range of industries.
MPH Faculty
College of
Allied Health and Nursing
The College of Allied Health and Nursing is a thriving community dedicated to preparing future leaders in nursing, communication sciences and health-related fields. With state-of-the-art learning centers, real-world experiences, clinical practicums and fieldwork and strong community connections, students gain the hands-on training needed for success. Committed to equity and inclusion, we create an environment where all learners can excel and make a meaningful impact in health and wellness.