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Health Promotion

Build the skills to improve health and well-being in communities, organizations and populations. EIU’s online M.S. in Health Promotion prepares you to assess health needs, develop effective programs and communication strategies, evaluate results and lead health initiatives.

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Degree Level
Master of Science
Delivery
Fully Online / Accelerated
Time to Degree
4 Semesters
Credit Hours
33 Total, 33 in Major
Careers
Specialists, Workers
Health Promotion students at EIU

Why Study Health Promotion at EIU?

  • Build a plan of study around your career goals, choosing electives that fit the path you want to take.
  • omplete the program in as few as 12 months or take fewer courses each semester as your schedule allows.
  • Choose electives and a graduate project or thesis option that match your professional interests.
  • Receive personal guidance and mentoring throughout the program.
  • Build skills applicable to public health agencies, health care organizations, nonprofits, wellness programs and other community settings.
"I’m especially thankful for the faculty who supported, mentored, and challenged me throughout my EIU journey. I’m also grateful for the opportunities, growth, and experiences that have shaped both my academic and professional path. EIU will always hold a special place in my life. Once a Panther, always a Panther!"
Kate Dominguez
Health Promotion | Class of 2025 | Class of 2026
Kate Dominguez, Health Promotion at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply theory and evidence to develop interventions for real health needs.
  • Learn how to develop messages, strategies and implementation plans for different audiences.
  • Use research methods, statistics and program evaluation to measure outcomes and improve health initiatives.
  • Investigate a health topic that aligns with your professional or research interests.
  • Internship and independent study options can connect your coursework with professional health settings.
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Hands-On Experience, Health Promotion students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Health promotion professionals use research, communication and behavior-change strategies to help people and communities make healthier choices and create healthier environments. In EIU’s M.S. in Health Promotion, you’ll learn how to assess community health needs, identify factors that influence health behavior and develop programs designed to address those needs.

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$63,000
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Health Education Specialists
  • Community Health Workers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Financing Your Degree Under the 2026 Rules

Federal graduate lending changed on July 1, 2026 - Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers and new federal borrowing caps now apply to graduate students. Here's why the math still works at EIU:

Estimated total for this degree: ~$15,147 (tuition and fees)

  • ✓ That's only about 15% of the new $100,000 lifetime graduate borrowing limit - leaving room for whatever comes next in your career.
  • ✓ A typical full-time year here runs about $8,262 - well under the new $20,500 annual federal loan limit, so federal loans alone can cover tuition and fees.
  • ✓ Working? If your employer offers it, they can provide up to $5,250 per year tax-free toward your education - at EIU's rates, that can cover a good share of a part-time master's.

Estimates use 2026-2027 Illinois-resident tuition and fees and typical full-time enrollment. Your actual costs and aid depend on your program, enrollment, FAFSA, and prior borrowing.

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15% of lifetime limit

$15,147 total, just 15% of your $100,000 federal graduate borrowing limit

Connect With Us

Dr. Nikki Hillier
Professor, Internship Coordinator, MS in Health Promotion Graduate Coordinator
nhillier@eiu.edu
Klehm Hall 4030
217-581-6315
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Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
ajharvey2@eiu.edu
4303
217-581-5761
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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