Advancing the health and well-being of vulnerable populations

Binghamton University is ranked among the top 50 best public colleges in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2020). As a premier university in the northeast, Binghamton is renowned for its academic excellence, research and value. The high- achieving student body represents great diversity, from first-generation college-goers to international students. 

Binghamton is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is located in the Southern Tier of upstate New York, situated on 930 acres of land, and just a few hours from New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health (MPH) program at Binghamton University is a 48-credit multidisciplinary professional degree program that offers both full-time and part-time study with selective scholarship in the area of population/global public health. Upon completion of their program of study, students earn a generalist Master of Public Health (MPH) degree. The MPH program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in public health as well as those currently in the public health workforce who wish to further their education. 

Through a transdisciplinary approach integrating classroom learning, academic research, interprofessional collaborations and community engagement, graduates are prepared for leadership positions developing evidence-based solutions for critical public health issues. Students learn how to evaluate scientific evidence and translate it into meaningful health improvements for diverse populations and communities. Our graduates acquire the knowledge, skills and values of public health for careers in public health departments, health and human service agencies, healthcare systems, insurance and pharmaceutical companies and community health programs. Our graduates prevent disease and promote health by addressing underlying environmental factors and social determinants, with the ultimate goal of achieving health equity among populations in New York state and throughout the world.

Think global, act local

¬ Respect for others is manifested through our caring interactions and civil discourse. 

¬ Diversity is embraced and valued believing that each member of a community uniquely contributes to its strength. 

¬ Advocacy gives voice to health issues and intervenes on behalf of others, especially those who are unable to do so for themselves. 

¬ Social justice assures the fair and equitable distribution of opportunities and services, and is viewed as the ultimate goal of all public health efforts. 

Internships, research opportunities and more 

A series of experiential public health courses facilitate connections between the classroom and the community, and the program culminates in a population/global health internship and capstone project. This curriculum prepares students to meet professional standards while providing opportunities to apply public health theories and concepts. Additionally, coursework promotes the development of communication skills, leadership abilities and collaborative relationships. 

After you graduate 

Binghamton’s MPH program readies students for a wide range of careers in the public, nonprofit and private sectors in New York, across the United States and around the world. Employment opportunities abound for public health graduates and include public health departments at county and state levels as well as insurance and pharmaceutical companies. 

Top industry employment occurs in: 

¬ Colleges and universities 

¬ Hospitals 

¬ Home healthcare 

¬ Primary care 

¬ Outpatient care centers 

¬ Long-term care facilities 

¬ Health and human service agencies 

¬ Community health programs

Financing your education

Graduate students at Binghamton University obtain financial support from a variety of sources, including loans, grants, assistantships, fellowships, scholarships, research and travel funding, Federal Work Study and part-time employment. Many students seek out 

graduate assistantships, which allow students to earn stipends while gaining professional experience in an on-campus office or department. Learn more > 

Email address 

mph@binghamton.edu 

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Location and contact 

Address Binghamton University 4400 Vestal Parkway East Binghamton, NY 13902-6000 United States 

Contact Yvonne Johnston, DrPH, MS, FNP Founding Director and Associate Professor Master of Public Health Program mph@binghamton.edu 607-777-2622