Master's in Environmental Health Online
Tackling Critical Environmental Health Issues
Our career-relevant, Master of Public Health in Environmental Health is a distance education stem program is designed for two groups of students: professionals aiming to advance public health solutions by identifying and mitigating hazards through research, regulatory enforcement, public education, and policy development and recent college graduates or those with a limited background in environmental health who want a credential to break into the career field. Graduates of this Master's degree in Environmental Health online program are prepared to serve in high-impact areas from regulatory compliance to consumer safety monitoring and managing environmental exposures that could impact health.
Degree and Course Details
The Master's in Public Health Environmental Health online is a 45-credit-hour program with a flexible curriculum. Graduates of this program complete courses such as Risk Assessment, Hazardous Materials Management and Compliance, and Project Management in Health Systems, which prepare them to serve in high-impact areas from regulatory compliance to consumer safety monitoring and managing environmental exposures that could impact health.
For curriculum details, see here.
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.
| Entering Semester | Application Open Date | Application Deadline | Mandatory Orientation* | First Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sept. 1, 2025 | July 1, 2026 | TBD (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 shared via email. | ||||
| ^ Dates will be determined upon release of the official 2026–2027 academic calendar. | ||||
Admission Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the online Master of Public Health in Environmental Health program, applicants must:
- 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.
* 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.
Careers in Environmental Health
A career as an environmental health specialist is ideal for people who want to study natural sciences and learn how environmental factors impact human health. People who study environmental health go on to work in medicine, public health and advocacy, environmental research, toxicology and more.
Starting salary up to $100K+
Based on self-reported survey data collected over a five-year period.
Common Job Titles
- Environmental Health and Safety Manager
- Population Health Fellow
- Safety Coordinator
- Industrial Hygiene and Safety Professional
- Staff Scientist II
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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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