The Milken Institute School of Public Health is ranked top 15 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.Footnote 1
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
GW Milken Institute SPH believes your passion for global public health and years of experience as a practitioner matter more than your standardized test scores.
The Milken Institute School of Public Health is the only school of public health in the nation’s capital. Since 1997, the school has upheld one mission: To advance population health, well-being and social justice around the world. This mission continues through the online Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) program, which trains the next generation of public health practitioners, thought leaders and policy influencers.
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Application deadlineMarch 8, 2027Admission to the GW DrPH program is highly selective, successful applicants have competitive academic credentials including a minimum 3.4 graduate GPA and four years or more of relevant health-related professional work experience post-graduate degree. No GRE scores required.
Tuition$93,360The estimated tuition for the online Doctor of Public Health program as of the 2025-26 academic year is $93,360. A number of resources may be available to help you finance your doctoral degree.
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