MPH in Environmental Health Degree Impact Community Change With Environmental Health
Discover How to Mitigate Environmental Risks to Human Health with Liberty’s MPH in Environmental Health Graduate Program
Many aspects of the environment pose potential health risks to humans. With Liberty’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health, you can explore how to evaluate and respond to dangerous environmental factors that threaten people’s health and safety. By studying everything from water and soil to toxicology and sanitation, you can prepare to implement policies and practical solutions to community-wide health crises.
Whether you are new to this field or are a current public health professional looking to take the next step in your career, our master’s in environmental public health can help you make a positive impact on those around you. Throughout this program, you can gain skills that are essential in many different job settings – from federal health agencies and state health departments to universities and nonprofits. You could go on to teach at a college, conduct research, develop health policies and programs, test substances in a laboratory, or provide face-to-face support and guidance to people in your community.
No matter what you hope to achieve, our environmental public health master’s degree can help you lead with integrity as you seek to foster the well-being of those around you. Partner with us and prepare to combine your passion for science, health, and people into a career you’ll love!
Your officially conferred degree name will be Master of Public Health (MPH) in Environmental Health.
*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.
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Why Choose Liberty’s MPH in Environmental Health Degree Online?
At Liberty, we’re committed to providing a top-notch education that fits your schedule. Our environmental health master’s degree is offered online with no set login times – and most of the courses are only 8 weeks long. So whether you’re a parent, a working professional, or have other important commitments outside of school, you’ll have the flexibility you need to earn your MPH degree without putting your life on hold.
By choosing Liberty for your online master’s in environmental health, you won’t have to sacrifice quality for flexibility. Our public health degrees are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Additionally, all of our courses are led by industry experts who have years of experience teaching and working in the field. With a CEPH-accredited program and professors who are invested in your success, you can prepare to enter the workforce with confidence.
As a student in our environmental health master’s program, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a practicum at an approved location near you. That way, you can gain valuable, hands-on training without leaving your area! This combination of online courses and on-the-job training can help you gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to make your mark in the field of public health.
What Will You Study in Our Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Degree Program?
Our master’s in environmental health starts with 6 foundational public health classes. In these courses, you’ll study topics such as biostatistics, epidemiology, public health administration, and principles of environmental health. You’ll also examine the various behavioral, social, and cultural factors that impact the development of public health programs and policies. Additionally, by exploring how to use proper research methods and statistical testing in public health, you can prepare to make great strides in this field and contribute to the current body of knowledge.
Through the environmental health specialization, you can learn to evaluate environmental effects on a community’s health and apply best practices to improve the health of those around you. In particular, you’ll explore:
- Agencies that administer various health and environmental programs to prevent or control hazards in communities
- Dangerous environmental chemicals and the implications of being exposed to these toxins
- Environmental hygiene and health problems related to water supply and sanitation
- General principles and practices of environmental health risk assessment for toxic exposures in the environment and interactions with other factors contributing to human health risks
- How legal and regulatory frameworks are developed to protect public health
- The biological, chemical, and physical characteristics of water and their relationship to human health
- Tools for addressing fundamental water and sanitation issues in global settings, especially in less economically developed countries
To round out your studies, you will complete a practicum at an approved site near you. You’ll also be able to select 2 health elective courses – so you can broaden your horizons and explore the topics that best align with your interests and career goals.
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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
| Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
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| Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
| Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
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- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder*
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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