Associate Professor
Public Health, MPH
Pace University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Innovation and Practice prepares emerging public health professionals to lead meaningful change. Through an engaging interdisciplinary curriculum and hands-on learning experiences, students develop foundational expertise, innovative strategies, and practical skills demanded by employers to address today’s most pressing public health challenges and make lasting improvements in the health of communities.
Location
New York City
Duration
42 Credits
16–24 Months, Full-Time and Part-Time
Modality
In-Person, Hybrid
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Why Earn Your MPH at Pace? You’ll Become an Innovative Public Health Leader
Offered by Pace University’s College of Health Professions in collaboration with the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, the Pace MPH transforms your degree into a portfolio of knowledge and marketable skills, opening doors to rewarding careers that combine innovative community health strategies, data-driven and technology-enabled approaches, and effective public health leadership and practice. Designed for flexibility, the program combines on-campus, web-assisted, and online coursework, with more than half of the curriculum delivered on-campus. Students may complete the degree in as few as 16 months of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
Located in the heart of New York City, Pace connects students to one of the world’s most dynamic professional public health environments in the world. Our graduates are prepared to pursue meaningful, high-impact careers in state and local health departments, government health agencies, healthcare systems, colleges and universities, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. With strong demand for professionals who hold an MPH, Pace graduates are positioned to make a lasting impact across organizations and communities.
18%
employment growth for MPH graduates through 2028 (Source: Burning Glass Technologies)
$143,000
median salary for MPH graduates (Source: Glassdoor)
93%
of 2025 graduate degree graduates are employed, in continuing education or service (Source: Pace Career Services)
Curriculum
After acquiring foundational knowledge and skills in epidemiology, health policy, social and behavioral science, biostatistics, and environmental health grounded in principles of community engagement and collaboration, you will build advanced expertise through mastery of intensive curriculum that integrates innovative community health practices across coursework and practice-based learning experiences. Specialized courses in translational epidemiology, program design and evaluation, and health policy analysis emphasize community needs assessment, applying evidence in real-world settings, and developing equitable, innovative solutions to complex population health challenges.
As part of your curriculum, you will complete a 120-hour Applied Practice Experience to gain work experience in relevant professional settings, with support from our in-house experiential learning team. The program culminates with a Capstone course that integrates learning across the curriculum in a mentored final project.
Take Courses Like…
- PH 601 Epidemiology for Public Health Practice
Build foundational skills in observational and experimental epidemiologic research methods - PH 620: Leading Transformation and Innovation in Public Health
Gain skills in communication, collaboration, and decision-making for public health innovation and leadership. - PH705 Public Health Program Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation
Acquire advanced skills in designing public health programs and evaluating program outcomes to deliver better health for communities.
Master of Public Health Program Highlights
- Unique MPH concentration. Provides specialized training in community health innovation and practice.
- Accelerated completion. Full-time students earn their MPH in 16 months; part-time students complete in two years.
- Flexible study. Blends in-person and web-assisted courses with one online course per semester.
- Accommodates international students. More than 50% of the curriculum is delivered in-person/on-campus.
- Tailor your program. Electives are available from a range of complementary disciplines to tailor your program to your career needs.
- Applied Practice Experience (APE). Facilitated by a dedicated in-house team, the APE is a curriculum requirement that provides all students with an exceptional experiential learning opportunity with community-based partners, which matches your background and experience.
- Graduate assistantships. Available on a competitive basis to qualified students.
- Accelerated Combined Degree Programs. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science may apply to the Health Science, BS/Public Health, MPH combined degree program that enables completion of the BS and MPH degrees in 5 years and saves tuition dollars.
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students. After two semesters, the APE qualifies international students for CPT.
- STEM-designated program. International students qualify for a 24-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension.
Public Health Careers
Pace’s MPH will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a wide range of rewarding careers leading innovative community health programs, managing public health/healthcare organizations, and making public health policy.
By connecting with our robust career services team, you’ll be able to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
Salary stats below sourced from Salary.com.
- Community Health Director (Average Salary: $142,060)
- Epidemiologist (Average Salary: $99,091)
- Public Health Director (Average Salary: $154,087)
247,000
Did You Know?
There are nearly 247,000 job postings in NY requiring an MPH degree (Source: Lightcast).
International Career Success Program
The Office of Career Services (OCS) empowers domestic and international students to achieve results in obtaining internships, jobs, and salary outcomes.
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Admission and Financial Aid
You're ready for a new level of success—whether it's advancing in your current field or launching a new career. Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- A baccalaureate program from an accredited institution with a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- At least one math or science course is preferred.
- An English proficiency exam, if applicable.
- A personal statement that: 1) identifies your main professional objective and discusses relevant experiences from your personal, academic and professional background that have motivated you to study public health; (2) describes a plan of study that will enable you to complete the required coursework, including how you will manage any current professional and/or personal obligations.
- A resume summarizing your relevant employment and education history and any significant community, professional, or extracurricular activities, including recognitions and achievements (e.g. licenses, publications, and awards).
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees that can knowledgeably comment on your ability to successfully complete rigorous graduate study.
- All Official Transcripts from every accredited college or university attended (not just the degree granting institution) must be sent to Pace University directly from the academic institution electronically or by mail or forwarded by the applicant in envelopes sealed by the academic institution.
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Per credit: $1,250 | Total cost of program: $52,500
*Tuition based on current year and subject to change. -
Spring Term
- Domestic Students – December 1
- International Students – October 1
Fall Term
- Domestic Students – August 1
- International Students – June 1
Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.
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Make an appointment to meet with you admission counselor.
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Pace has many internal scholarships and awards to help its students meet their college expenses. Some Pace assistance is meant specifically for College of Health Professions undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn more about CHP-specific scholarships and how to apply.
Graduate Funding: Find out what changes are coming in 2026 with the end of Grad PLUS, and what financing options are still available to you.
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Mickael Pollard
Graduate Admission Counselor
Phone: (914) 773-3096
Email: mpollard2@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Joshua B. Mendelsohn, PhD
Program Director
Phone: (917) 702-8068
Email: jmendelsohn@pace.edu