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East Tennessee State University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) Program was recently ranked as the best MPH program in the county by Healthcare Management Degree Guide, which ranks accredited programs on the number of specializations offered, student-to-faculty ratio and cost. 

The ETSU College of Public Health’s low student-to-faculty ratio, coupled with its affordability, placed its MPH program at the top of Healthcare Management Degree Guide’s rankings, ahead of other prestigious programs across the country. 

“Since it was established, the ETSU College of Public Health has sought to establish itself as the school of choice for students seeking an exceptional education in a world-class environment,” said Dr. Randy Wykoff, dean of the College of Public Health. “For our MPH program to be highlighted among – and above – other schools renowned for their public health education shows we are meeting that mission.”  

The ETSU College of Public Health offers five MPH concentrations, including one in public health leadership and policy, which the university launched in 2023. The other four concentrations are biostatistics, community health, environmental health and epidemiology.    

All but the environmental health concentration, which is available in a hybrid format, are offered both online and on-ground, and all include the option of a spring or fall term start. 

ETSU also offers dual-degree programs that allow students to work towards both an MPH and MD or PharmD simultaneously, as well as an accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program, allowing students to complete both their undergraduate and graduate degrees at an accelerated pace. 

Earlier this year, the College of Public Health added another feather to its cap when it was named the recipient of the 2024 Harrison C. Spencer Award for Outstanding Community Service by the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health. 

The prestigious, nationwide award recognizes a school or program of public health that demonstrates a serious institutional commitment to addressing community needs through a range of activities, including education, practice and research. 

With the Harrison C. Spencer Award, the ETSU College of Public Health became one of only two schools in the nation to have won that award and the Delta Omega Award for Innovative Curriculum (2005 and 2017). 

“From its nationally recognized research to its award-winning community service, the ETSU College of Public Health has established itself as one of the nation’s premier public health programs,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU’s provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs.