r/industrialhygiene • u/StayFreshByBeinSilly • Sep 08 '19

How to choose IH Master's programs?

I've decided to apply for Master's in Industrial Hygiene programs.

How should I choose one?

I started with a list of all the ABET-accredited IH programs and all the NIOSH ERCs. Should one be prioritized over the other? Ideally, the school would be both, but I'm leaning toward ABET programs so I can take the CIH sooner.

Also, should I do an MS or MPH? Research is currently not an interest for me. I've been comparing the coursework if the school has both programs, and they seem pretty similar.

Finally, what do you think of accredited online programs compared to in-person programs (Johns Hopkins, Tulane, Montana Tech)?

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u/hawkfan9 Sep 21 '19

I'll chip in late because I'm in a first year program that receives NIOSH funding and all the certs you listed. At U Iowa, they offer thesis, and non thesis MS options where you either do research or they set you up with an internship. Its fully funded tuition and a stipend, but I got into it through my undergrad research where it overlapped. I love it thus far, and the faculty, and small class sizes make it so that the 20 or so students and faculty in IH are tight knit. I highly recommend.

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u/StayFreshByBeinSilly Sep 21 '19

Thanks for sharing!