Nationally Ranked Excellence.
Accessible Tuition.
Nationally Ranked Excellence.
Accessible Tuition.

Advance Your Career in Public Health—With the Expertise Today's Field Demands

Prepare to lead in addressing today's most pressing health challenges. The online programs in Kent State's College of Public Health integrate comprehensive coursework with real-world application, equipping you with the specialized expertise and practical skills public health leadership requires. Study with distinguished faculty who are active researchers and practitioners, and graduate ready to make measurable impact in communities and organizations nationwide.

Gain the credentials that open doors. Choose from focused, nationally acclaimed programs designed for working professionals—including undergraduate and graduate options, and certificates that fit seamlessly into master's degree pathways.

#10
Best Online Master’s in Public Health Program1
—Fortune

Proven Excellence Since 1910

Kent State's more-than-110-year tradition of educational excellence ensures that your degree carries weight. As an R1 research university—a designation held by fewer than 200 institutions nationwide2—we combine rigorous academics with cutting-edge research. The College of Public Health works with more than 300 community partners throughout Northeast Ohio's thriving healthcare corridor, home to Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and other leading health systems. Our faculty have secured millions in grant funding for critical research on COVID-19, opioid addiction, mental health and suicide prevention.

Why Choose Kent State Online?

In addition to our nationally recognized academic excellence, you'll benefit from practical advantages that fit and support your busy life:

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Flexibility

Study around your work and family commitments.
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Affordability

Save on tuition, commuting costs and time away from work.
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Support

Access programs designed specifically for working professionals.
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Networking

Connect with professionals from across the country.

Build the Career You Want

Take your career to a higher level with Kent State’s affordable, flexible undergraduate and graduate public health programs. Our 100% online programs allow you to keep up with your current responsibilities while you study. Find out how these programs can help you create the career and positive public health impact you want to have.

Download our guide to learn more about:

  • Career Opportunities
  • Customizing Your Degree
  • The Student Experience
  • Admission Requirements
  • Tuition and Financial Aid

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“All professors, my academic advisor and my academic success coach made being a distance student so smooth. I feel connected and truly feel I know what is expected of me always.”
Jann K., MPH ‘18

Train with the Best, On Your Terms

As a student in Kent State College of Public Health online programs, you'll learn from top professors who are actively shaping public health research and practice. Our programs give you the education to make a real difference without disrupting your current life. Study 100% online, anywhere, on your schedule.

Choose Your Path, Maximize Your Influence

From our bachelor's degree to specialized master's programs in Epidemiology, Clinical Epidemiology, Health Policy and Management, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, plus graduate certificates you can complete in as little as a year, we have the program that fits your career goals. Whether you're targeting research, administration, government agencies or nonprofit work, you'll graduate ready for immediate and lasting impact in public health.

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Recognized Quality

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) accredit the Kent State College of Public Health, ensuring adherence to the highest educational standards. This accreditation, combined with our #10 national ranking and Quality Matters certification, reflects our commitment to excellence in online public health education.

Our Military Friendly Gold Designation recognizes Kent State University's outstanding service to the extended military community and all our students.

Learn from Leaders Shaping Public Health

When you learn from Kent State faculty, you're learning from the experts making news, shaping policy and solving real public health crises. Beyond being professors, they're the practitioners, researchers and leaders you'll read about in your coursework. They bring their frontline experience directly into your online classroom, connecting cutting-edge research with practical applications you can use immediately.

With more than $23 million in secured funding from prestigious organizations like the National Institutes of Health, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, they're tackling today's most pressing health challenges. From advising the U.S. Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency to authoring influential textbooks and research, your faculty are recognized experts who shape the field you're entering. Now they're ready to open doors to your opportunities and help you design a career path that matches your ambitions.

Meet the Faculty

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“Working in the field, you learn to master your role in public health. The MPH program opens your mind up to the entire public health system, so you understand why your role exists and understand many of the required policies associated with your profession.”
— Tony E., MPH ’17

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Admissions and Application Deadlines

Nov
17
Priority Application Deadline
Spring 2026 Term
Dec
22
Final Application Deadline
Spring 2026 Term
Jan
12
Class Start Date
Spring 2026 Term
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  1. From Fortune. ©2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse the products or services of, Kent State University.
  2. Retrieved on October 14, 2025, from carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/news/carnegie-classifications-release-2025-research-activity-designations-debut-updated-methodology/