The University of Maryland School of Public Health was established in 2007 to advance a better state of health for all the populations of Maryland and beyond. We are proud to offer more than 30 academic programs and to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
Our faculty and students are driven by a passion to break down the barriers that keep people, families, communities and populations from attaining optimum health and wellness. Through our research, we are committed to finding new and better ways to promote health, prevent disease and prolong active, high-quality lives.
As a top-ranked School of Public Health at one of the nation’s leading research universities, we're at the forefront of research and education to advance and share public health knowledge to improve health and well-being.
At a Glance
Top Tier Academics
- Ranked No. 22 of Schools of Public Health*
- Ranked No. 13 at Public Universities*
- Ranked No. 1 online MPH degree**
*US News and World Report, 2026
**Fortune Education, 2024
Inclusive & Expansive Community
- More than half of SPH students are people of color
- Research partnerships and learning opportunities span across Maryland and around the world
Cutting-Edge Learning Across Public Health
- 40+ innovative labs, programs & projects
- More than 30 academic programs
- 159 funded research projects FY25, spanning public health topics
