Master’s in Health Behavior Online

Impact the Health of Populations

Our career-relevant, online Master of Public Health in Health Behavior is a distance education program designed for two groups of students:  professionals aiming to improve health outcomes at the individual and community level through education, advocacy, and policy initiatives and recent college graduates or those with a limited background in health behavior who want a credential to break into the career field.

Graduates of the online MPH in Health Behavior program are prepared to champion wellness at the community level by designing, implementing, and evaluating health programs that empower individuals and families to live healthier lives. You’ll address health disparities, promote behavioral health, and advocate for stronger, healthier communities—where real change begins.

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Degree and Course Details

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Degree Details

The Master's in Public Health Health Behavior online is a 45-credit-hour program with a flexible curriculum. Graduates of this program complete courses in health behavior, applied research methods, community organization and assessments, and program management, which prepare them to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that address behavioral health issues and reduce health disparities.

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Admissions Dates and Deadlines

Dates and Deadlines

The Distance Education Master of Public Health programs admit for Fall and Spring terms only. See the application deadlines below per enrollment term.

Application deadlines

Entering Semester	Application Open Date	Application Deadline	Mandatory Orientation*	First Class Day
Fall 2026	October 1, 2025	July 1, 2026	TBD (Week of August 10–14, 2026)	August 24, 2026
* All new graduate students must attend a mandatory SPH orientation session, which will be held online. More information will be sh*

Admission Requirements  

To be eligible to apply to the online Master of Public Health in Health Behavior program, applicants must:     

• have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (or higher);  
• be a United States citizen or U.S. permanent resident
• hold a U.S. bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the program.  

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Time Investment

45 credit-hours Complete your degree in 2 years.

Modality

Online

No Testing Requirements

GRE Waived

Tuition and Fees*

$17,727 (resident) $38,069 (nonresident) This is one of the lowest tuition in the state of Texas.

* These costs cover the entire cost of the program and are approximate. Use our tuition calculator to determine your tuition and fees by semester by selecting your degree, semester, rate, and credit hours. 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 any distance education differential tuition and fees, or 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.

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Career Advancement

Our in-house Career Services Office is here to assist students in the realization of their public health career potential and goals. We offer comprehensive career and professional development tools and strategies to maximize the success of your efforts.

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National Recognition

We have the largest public health student body in Texas and are 5th in size nationally. We have a superior education at an affordable cost.

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Applied Practical Experience (APEX)

The Office of Public Health Practice serves as a vital bridge between academic learning and real-world application. By supporting both students and community partners, the office ensures that the next generation of public health practitioners can translate their knowledge and skills into impactful work.

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Aggie Network

The Association of Former Students supports Texas A&M University graduates by providing Online tools such as HireAggies, CareerShift and CareerBeam. Texas A&M also hosts several career fairs and workshops designed exclusively for Aggies!

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Discover Research Opportunities

Our researchers use interdisciplinary inquiry to answer complex problems in community and rural health, health policy and delivery, ergonomics, global and border health, informatics, environmental health, population health and aging, program evaluation, environmental toxins, research methodology and disaster preparedness and response.

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World-Class Faculty

Our faculty represent some of the top minds in the field and are well-known throughout the international academic community and global industry. Just as importantly, our focus is on you, the student. Our mission is to develop computer scientists for leadership positions in industry, government, and academia.

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Whether your passion lies in shaping policy, protecting communities, or solving health crises, these programs will prepare you to make a difference locally and globally.

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