TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Environmental and Occupational Health
Master's · Taught in en
At a glance
24 mo
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Master's
Level
- 98%Job placement rate at graduation
- $90,000Average starting salary for graduates
- MPH in Occupational Safety and Health is a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP®) Qualifying Academic Program (QAP)Professional Accreditation
- Student ASHM™ credential available from IHMMIndustry Certification
- Flexible learning options: on-campus, distance learning, or distributed learningFlexible Attendance
- Strong ties to industry partners for training and placementIndustry Connections
The Environmental and Occupational Health program focuses on understanding and mitigating the health impacts of environmental factors, such as pollution and hazardous materials, as well as workplace hazards. It aims to protect individuals and populations by evaluating health effects and developing interventions to reduce risks of injury and illness. The program covers areas like ergonomics, human factors, and wellness for current and future workers. Texas A&M's program offers concentrations in safety, health, and ergonomics for Master of Public Health (MPH) students. Graduates gain expertise in general occupational safety and health concepts, industrial hygiene, occupational disease, human anatomy, and statistics. The curriculum is designed to address the shortage of qualified safety and health professionals and is delivered through a combination of on-campus and distributed learning technologies, attracting a diverse student body.
Careers
Graduates of the Environmental and Occupational Health program are highly sought after by industry, healthcare, academia, and governmental agencies. The strong ties to industry partners provide excellent internship and post-graduation employment opportunities. The program boasts a 98% job placement rate upon graduation, with an average starting salary of $90,000.
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Environmental Health Safety Engineer
- Senior Manager, EHS
- Global Environmental Health & Safety
- Associate Director of Environmental Health & Safety
- Scientific Director
- Risk Management Services Representative
- Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Coordinator
- Health and Safety Manager
- Special Assistant to the Director
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Fees
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Tuition rates vary based on program delivery method (on-campus, distance, or distributed learning). Specific fee information is not provided on the program page.
How to apply
1. Review Program RequirementsFamiliarize yourself with the specific prerequisites and admission criteria for the MPH program in Environmental and Occupational Health.
2. Prepare Application MaterialsGather all required documents, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and English proficiency test scores if applicable.
3. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the online application through the Texas A&M University Graduate Admissions portal. Pay the application fee.
4. International Credential EvaluationInternational applicants may need to have their academic credentials evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service.
5. Await Admission DecisionThe admissions committee will review applications. Decisions are typically communicated within several weeks after the application deadline.
Scholarships
NIOSH Training GrantVaries
IHMM Dr. John H. Frick Memorial Scholarship$32,000
Accreditation
The Texas A&M School of Public Health is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The Master’s Degree of Public Health in Occupational Safety and Health is also reviewed and approved by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) as a Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP®) Qualifying Academic Program (QAP).