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Program Overview
Roll up your sleeves and embark on a transformative journey into Public Health with the Master of Public Health program at Youngstown State University. A degree that marries passion with the power of knowledge, equipping future leaders to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of public health.
Our charismatic curriculum is meticulously designed with an engaging balance of health management, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, biostatistics, and epidemiology. A certain set of core classes lays the groundwork for your comprehensive understanding, while a suite of electives opens pathways to tailor your learning experience to your interests. The journey culminates with an internship and a capstone project, infusing real-world perspective and hands-on experience into your academic exploration.
Post-graduation, you are empowered with many opportunities in local, state, and federal health departments, hospitals, community health organizations, health research firms, and more. The career outlook shines brightly too, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a robust 15% job growth for healthcare occupations from 2019 to 2029, which is faster than the average for all occupations. In particular, health educators and community health workers can anticipate a steady race, with a job growth of 13%. Moreover, if doctoral studies in public health are on your radar, our degree lays a robust foundation for your future voyage.
Join the Master of Public Health program at Youngstown State University, where we don’t merely impart education but spark inspiration, churning out not just graduates, but the next wave of trendsetters in public health. It’s not just a degree, it’s your ticket to a healthier, brighter future.
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Nicolette Powe
Program Director
nwpowe@ysu.edu
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Instructional, General and Technology fees are required of all graduate students except where noted). Although the graduate bulk-rate band is from 12-18 hours, graduate students are considered full-time for academic purposes at 6 hours and above.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
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GRE is NOT required
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The graduate faculty members at Youngstown State University are highly qualified and successful in research, scholarly and creative works. Our programs offer the latest developments in research and technology. Most importantly the college highly values teaching. This means that the focus is on you and your professional development. Graduate programs are designed to provide you with growth in both theory and practice. Field experiences are available and encouraged. In addition, there are many opportunities to engage in research, scholarship and creative works with faculty members.
Fall 2024
application deadline is
May 1, 2024
