Advance your career in public health with a flexible, CEPH-accredited master’s degree. 

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Pursue a program that’s been top-ranked by Fortune and EduMed.org.

This program meets the rigorous standards of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

The 42-hour curriculum can be completed in under two years.

Aug 11, 2025

 Sep 1, 2025

Students will have access to MPH faculty and services on both the LSUS and LSUHS campuses.

Tackle today's public health issues with a curriculum designed by experts, and gain the knowledge and leadership skills to make a real difference.

According to the BLS, jobs in the public health sector, such as health educators and epidemiologists, are projected to grow much faster than the average rate.¹

Prospective students may apply to this program without a GRE score.

Increase your capacity as a public health leader with the online Master of Public Health from LSU Shreveport and LSU Health Shreveport. 

This affordable CEPH-accredited degree teaches the skills to tackle critical health issues and make a global impact. Ideal for working professionals, the flexible online format allows you to fit your studies around your schedule. Complete your degree in just 15 months and equip yourself to advance your career in public health. 

Most Affordable

Best Online MPH

Accredited

by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Ranked #1 most affordable in Louisiana by EduMed.org, 2024.

Ranked #4 Nationally by Fortune as the Best Online MPH in 2022.

Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited U.S. institution or equivalent from a foreign institution  

Admission requirements for the LSUS MPH online program include the following:

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or last half-degree) on all undergraduate coursework

No GRE score is required for this program

27%

6%

for Epidemiologists 

for Health Education Specialists

Projected by 2032¹

Projected job growth faster than the average for all occupations.

$81,390

$62,860

for Epidemiologists 

for Health Education Specialists

in 2023¹

The MPH program size is maintained at a level where students get the attention they need to succeed when they need it. Classes are always taught by faculty members and not graduate assistants; therefore, you receive direct personal attention and expertise from your professor. Each student is assigned a specific faculty advisor to guide decision-making for courses and to offer career guidance."

Dr. Denise Bates-Fredi

Associate Professor, Associate Director

Masters of Public Health Program at Louisiana State University System 

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¹Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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