Masters

Public Health, MPH (Environmental and Occupational Health)

Master of Public Health Degree with a Concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health

The online Master of Public Health (MPH) with a concentration in Environmental and Occupational Health degree program prepares students and working professionals looking to broaden their training in environmental health, occupational health, toxicology, and related fields.

Total Credits

$626.85

Cost Per Credit

Online

UNMC

CEPH

Accreditation

The online Public Health, MPH (Environmental and Occupational Health) concentration provides students with:

The opportunity to explore how the physical environment affects one's health.
Basic knowledge in ecological, environmental, toxicology and agricultural and occupational health.
A broad understanding of relevant problems in the various areas of ecological health, environmental health, occupational health, and safety or toxicology with particular emphasis on agriculture.
The ability to apply this information to important problems in these areas such as pollution, air health, water quality and home/work environments.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center trains more health professionals than any other institution in the state. UNMC’s scientists and clinicians are at the leading edge of discovering new medical breakthroughs, transforming lives across the state and around the world.

UNMC has come together with its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine, on a set of core values, which include focusing on the educational learner, research scope and prominence, clinical excellence, community engagement. Diversity, equity and inclusion, economic development, as well as organizational culture and leadership.

Learning at UNMC

Career Outlook

The environmental and occupational health industries offer the opportunity to work in an array of fields. The wide variety of careers in these industries may often involve a substantial amount of fieldwork. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the Occupational Health and Safety Technician occupation is projected to grow 9% in the U.S. by 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

Potential career paths include:

Occupational and environmental health and safety professionals
Air quality specialist
Environmental health professional
Environmental sanitation engineer
Public education outreach
OSHA compliance officers
Disaster management professionals
Groundwater protection
Environmental health program specialists
Safety officers
Director of health institutes

Finance Your Education

The University of Nebraska offers some of the most affordable tuition rates in the region, particularly for our online programs. Explore the array of funding options to finance your education in a way that makes sense for you.

Online tuition rates are calculated by credit hour and college offering the course and, because the University of Nebraska is a public institution supported by Nebraska taxpayers, Nebraska residents may receive a lower tuition rate than out-of-state students.

Cost Per Credit
In-State	Out-of-State
$626.85	$626.85
Note: Campuses may charge additional fees; see the Paying for School page for more details.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing higher education, even for online programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available for many students. Please see the Paying for School page for additional information and links to campus financial aid resources.

Military and Veteran Services

Our programs are an ideal way for military, veterans, and dependents to advance education with military advisers and staff on each campus, flexible deployment and activation policies, and generous acceptance of transfer credits. Visit our Prospective Student page and explore what the University of Nebraska offers.

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