Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Minnesota 

Public health experts are the primary source of protection for citizens in everyday life, from professional settings to personal interactions with society. If this field is of particular interest to you, consider higher degree programs as a great option for you. Minnesota-based institutions offer several CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health (MPH) options, including programs at the University of Minnesota, St. Catherine University, and Walden University (online). Minnesota’s employment projections show continued demand across a range of public health and health-related occupations over the next decade. Read on to learn more about these public health schools and the MPH programs offered, as well as public health career opportunities to consider across the state.

Flexible educational opportunities, such as online MPH programs, are becoming increasingly popular. Accreditation can help students evaluate quality by confirming that a program meets established public health education standards, whether it’s delivered online, on campus, or in a hybrid format. While many universities offer MPH programs online, Minnesota-based CEPH-accredited options include the University of Minnesota and Walden University (online). St. Catherine University’s CEPH-accredited public health program is not currently admitting new MPH students. Depending on the program, students may be able to choose from a range of concentrations or focus areas, including quantitative methods, population health, leadership/management, and other practice-oriented specialties.

Hospitals, research facilities, and local government agencies seek the expertise of public health professionals to develop effective prevention programs for their citizens. Epidemiology may be a field for you if you want to help others lead healthier lives and take the necessary precautions to prevent illness and disease. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for medical records specialists was $50,250 in May 2024.

BLS reports that the median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $117,960 in May 2024. BLS projects that employment of medical records specialists will grow 7% from 2024 to 2034. BLS also projects that overall employment of mathematicians and statisticians will grow 8% from 2024 to 2034. For the most current wage benchmarks, the BLS publishes occupational employment and wage estimates annually (including the May 2024 estimates). The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Minnesota, based on data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Information last updated February 2026