r/mphadmissions

Good Afternoon,

I have found myself in a position where I'm graduating my undergrad about a year ahead of schedule so now I'm scrambling to apply to grad programs. I'm unsure if I'm competitive for programs however. I have a 3.7 GPA, no GRE, I am working on two publications with my advisor, I also have 3 years of student government experience and 1 month of internship experience. I have 3 potential letters of recommendation from my internship supervisor, my honors thesis advisor, and potentially the dean of students

I'm not particularly sure what programs I should be looking at, I do know I am considering M.S in epidemiology over an MPHas I aim to get my PhD one day! Help is welcome and I would love tips for how to apply or what I can do to spruce up my resume

Thank you!

Hey!
I could really use some advice because I’ve found myself in a bit of a pickle. About 3 days ago, I accepted an offer from an MPH program and paid the enrollment fee to secure my spot. However, I’ve just received an acceptance from another school that is a much better fit for me, and I would now prefer to attend that program instead.
I’m wondering if it’s possible for me to withdraw from my commitment to the first school and let them know that, due to personal reasons, I’m no longer able to attend. I completely understand that I may lose the enrollment fee, and I’m okay with that.
I just wanted to know if anyone has been in a similar situation or has any insight on whether I can back out of my commitment to the first school and move forward with the second one instead. Any advice would really be appreciated. Thank you!!

As the title suggests, I am at a crossroads and need help deciding between the two of these schools. I placed my deposit for BU last Friday as that was my deadline, but this Monday I received my acceptance from Emory and I'm honestly shocked that I got in, and now I'm stressing on making the right decision.

For some context Boston University gave me ~$54,000 in scholarships and I would have a paid fellowship, while Emory gave me $30,000 (and I emailed them to appeal for more). I already have student loans from undergrad and would have to use them again to cover the remaining balance for my masters, so I'm not sure if the name/connections of Emory would be worth the extra money in loans?

Additionally, I am a Massachusetts resident so I would be able to live at home during my first semester because the classes are online, which would allow me to save money before moving closer to the city for when in person classes start. However, the cost of living here is astronomical in comparison to Georgia so again I'm not sure what the better trade off would be .

I was OK with settling with BUs program because I honestly do like the flexibility and opportunities it offers but the chance to leave my home state and be able to go to school as highly ranked/prestigious(?) as Emory would honestly be a dream come true as corny as it sounds.

I'm in dire need of some perspective to help me make the decision any and all help or advice is appreciated.

Hello,

I am hoping to apply to mph programs in about a year or so but would like to know if I should try to even apply for top programs. I have about one semester left until graduation and I have a 2.9 gpa. I’m majoring in neuroscience and have both clinical and lab experience (focuses on addiction), and have been regularly volunteering at a hospice center. Realistically speaking, I know I’m not a competitive applicant as I don’t think my gpa is high enough, but I keep thinking “what if”. Idk I am simply looking for guidance and advice. The drop in my gpa occurred my junior year and it’s pretty difficult to raise it in only 1 year. I’m on track to getting A’s this term (taking summer classes) and I am registered for 16 hours fall semester (hoping to get A’s). This will hopefully break me even for a 3.0. I have several schools picked out that I feel I could be admitted to and would like to go but I really want to go to a top program. I’m debating if I should do a diy post bacc program or try to gain job experience for about a year before trying to apply.

Any and all advice is greatly welcomed. Thank you.

I’m looking for opinions from professionals who have experience in public health, education, or both.

I currently hold a B.S. in Biology, an MPH, and an MAT. I worked in the medical field for about 3 years before transitioning into education because I couldn’t find a public health position after earning my MPH because they were looking for people who had “more experience.”

I’ve now been teaching middle science for 4 years, and I’ve been very successful. My students consistently earn some of the highest science test scores in my surrounding area, and we’ve won regional and state science fair championships multiple times. I truly love teaching and working with my students.

However, I’ve always had a passion for people, public health, and I’m considering going back to college. My dilemma is deciding between pursuing a DrPH or an Ed.D.
The DrPH aligns with my original career goals, but I’m concerned about job opportunities since I struggled to break into the field before. The Ed.D. seems like the safer option because I’m already established in education, but I’m not sure if I want to spend my entire career in the classroom.

If you were in my position:
Would you pursue the DrPH or the Ed.D.?
Which degree provides better long-term career opportunities and earning potential?
Has anyone successfully transitioned into public health after working in education?
I’d really appreciate your honest opinions and advice. Thank you!

Hi! I got accepted into the MPH Epidemiology & Biostatistics program at Icahn School of Medicine Mount Sinai and MS Epidemiology at Rutgers University NJ. I’m a foreign medical graduate working as a medical scribe to fund my masters.

Out of the 2 programs, which one has better job prospects? Is Mount Sinai worth the tuition fee?
Thank you

I’ll be starting my MPH in Health Policy from Harvard soon, and I’m at a crossroads trying to figure out how to maximize both impact and income over the long term.

I am particularly interested in healthcare consulting and federal policy roles. My goal is to build a career that combines strategy, leadership, and meaningful healthcare work while also offering significant earning potential, ideally reaching $250k+ over time. For those who have gone down similar paths, how would you leverage an MPH in Health Policy from Harvard and a clinical background to create the best opportunities?

Would you prioritize consulting, federal service, fellowships, or another route entirely?

Hi all,

I’m currently looking to pursue an Master’s in Public Health at U of A. Currently, the College of Public Health offers a variety of programs (many of which interest me) across their main Tucson campus and in Phoenix.

I visited the Tucson site a few months ago and have been to Phoenix many times, but I find myself being drawn to Phoenix as a city over Tucson. The only downside looks like the U of A Phoenix campus looks to be one small building next to ASU. I’m worried that if I decide to go to Phoenix, there might not be a lot of resources to help out a new grad student whereas the full MEZCOPH college is in Tucson to support their students.

Has anyone had any experiences in either campus? I would still be happy to go to the Tucson campus since that is where I originally planned on going.

Hi there, I am seeking advice on the program itself and whether it has a promising job outlook. I have wanted to pursue this program throughout my bachelor's, but I don't know if I will be able to find a stable job with it. I would love to hear about people's experiences and any advice you can offer!

Thanks :)

I am wanting to pursue an online MPH. I have been working in community and youth behavioral health for three years, with a particular focus on foster and incarcerated youth. I care about rural areas and improving delivery of care and policy. I already have an MPA but don’t feel like I got much from it. I want to pivot into public health being able to balance program implementation with research skills.

I am for sure applying to Berkeley as I live in NorCal. Any affordable but quality options? I feel so overwhelmed. I received about 7k for my other grad degree, so I haven’t exhausted my FAFSA (I still have a low income from working in behavioral health). Any specific programs you did online that were good but didn’t break the bank?

I see a lot of people say choose the affordable one! Okay… but which programs are those?

Got accepted to both, would like guidance on which to choose. I got a 45% scholarship for Boston and 2500 per credit hour contingent on merit/progression for NW. Career goal is to eventually enter HEOR/Value/Market access roles in pharma.

From the Midwest so Northwestern would be closer to family and friends and Chicago rent seems to be cheaper/potentially being able to stay with relatives. Downsides I see are that it’s part time across 2 years while Boston could be done in 1-1.5 years and has a better rank.