Master’s in Health Policy & Management Online
Advance Your Career While Making a Difference.
Our career-relevant, online Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management program is designed for two groups of students:
- Professionals aiming to advance public health solutions by learning to navigate health systems, influence policies, and manage healthcare delivery with expertise and vision.
- Recent college graduates or those with a limited background in health policy and management who want a credential to break into the career field.
Graduates of the online MPH Health Policy & Management degree program are prepared to serve in high-impact areas to solve health-related problems in a number of settings, particularly those who want to affect policy and/or manage the organizations that affect policy or deliver public health services.
Time to Complete: minimum 2 years
(Full Time - 45 credit hours)
Modality: Online
Two Starts Per Year:
Fall, Spring
No GRE Required
Tuition and Fees*:
$17,727 (resident)
$38,069 (nonresident)
* These are approximated costs of the entire program. Determine your tuition and fees by semester with our tuition calculator. Select “Health Science Center” from the top tab, then for School, select “School of Public Health,” and finally for Program, select “Graduate Program.” This calculator does not include distance education differential tuition and fees, or any non-tuition costs such as living expenses, food, books, international fees, etc. Information about the total cost of attendance is available from Aggie One Stop.
“If you're someone who likes to dig a little bit, who likes the challenge of solving really complex problems and using your imagination to approach those problems humbly and respectfully, I think that this is a great program that will challenge you and expand your worldview substantially.”
Why get your online Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management at Texas A&M?
World-class faculty with a student focus. Our online MPH degree faculty represent some of the top minds in the field and are well-known throughout the academic community and in public health circles. Just as importantly, our focus is on you — the student. Our mission is to develop graduates for positions of leadership in government and industry.
Strength of the Aggie Network. Obtaining your master’s degree from Texas A&M University — one of the largest universities in the U.S. and a tier-1 research institution — will give you a marketable credential recognized around the world. The Aggie network spans the globe with more than 500,000 former students in over 160 countries. Once you join us, you’ll find that Aggies are fiercely loyal to their alma mater and to each other.
A great student experience. We care about our students, and that’s reflected in student and graduate testimonials. Learn more here about our students, what they’ve accomplished, and what they have to say about the Master's in Health Policy & Management program.
“This program has evolved me into a future leader with my desire to leave a bright legacy for those to follow. It has made me a competitive applicant in the public health industry. Without this program, I would not be where I am today. My knowledge, confidence, and skill set have improved drastically.”
Who Can Benefit from an MPH in Health Policy & Management?
Our students have a variety of professional backgrounds in industry and government, including:
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Consultant
- Health Services Manager
- Policy Advisor
- Program Director (Government or Non Profit)
- Health Insurance Specialist
- Legislative Affairs Specialist
Supported, Online Learning
We offer the convenience and flexibility of asynchronous online learning without sacrificing the caliber of education that you expect from a top-tier university. Using Canvas, online learners experience an intuitive, user-friendly design, and our highly engaged faculty use tools that promote instructor-to-student and student-to-student interaction — all from the comfort of your own home or study environment.
“One of the primary reasons that drew me to Texas A&M is their strong emphasis on comprehensive leadership skills.”
Our Flexible Curriculum
The online Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management is a 45 credit hour program with a flexible curriculum.
If you are trying to break into the industry, you can focus on foundational courses. If you are already an industry professional, you can advance your career by taking specialty master's in public health courses in areas like advanced health policy, global health, emergency response, and much more.
For curriculum details, see here.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the online Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management program, applicants must:
- be a United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident
- hold a conferred U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program.
Apply Now
We’re excited to receive your application! We encourage you to start the path to earning your Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management online today.
Dates and Deadlines
The inagural cohort for the Distance Education Master of Public Health in Health Policy & Management program will begin to admit for the Fall 2026 term. See application deadlines below per upcoming enrollment term.
| Entering Semester | Application Open Date | Application Deadline | Mandatory Orientations* | First Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | October 15, 2025 |
July 1, 2026 |
TBD (August 2026)^ |
TBD (August 2026)^ |
| *All new graduate students must attend a mandatory a SPH orientation session, which will be held online. More information will be shared via email. | ||||
| ^Dates will be determined upon release of the official 2026-2027 academic calendar. | ||||