Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Colorado

While there is only one public health school in Colorado that offers Master of Public Health (MPH) programs and accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health(CEPH), prospective students still have over ten concentration options to choose from. For public health graduates, Colorado is also home to many public health careers with positive outlooks, such as biostatisticians, health specialties professors, and medical and health services managers or healthcare administrators, all of which are projected to be in greater-than-average demand nationally.

The CEPH-accredited MPH programs offered by the Colorado School of Public Health are delivered by three collaborating institutions: CU Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora), Colorado State University (Fort Collins) and University of Northern Colorado (Greeley). Students who are interested in specific concentrations should pay attention to which campus offers each degree. There are also two concentrations that students can complete entirely online: Leadership and Public Health Practice and Population Mental Health and Well-being​.

While it is important to consider all options when choosing a degree program, busy working professionals may find online education a reasonable path to pursue in the field. Online MPH programs can provide students with the flexibility needed to continue working in their current position and can be more accommodating to a busy schedule.

Public Health Careers Outlook in Colorado

Public health professionals are needed to help ensure that people have the resources they need to protect themselves against threats to their well-being as well as provide services to businesses and organizations to help make them safer and more efficient. 

The median salary and projected job growth for public health careers in Colorado differs by both job and location. The positions with the highest salaries are health specialties professors. The position most in demand, however, is biostatisticians. 

The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Colorado, based on data provided by O*NET OnLine.

Job TitleMedian Salary in CO, 2020 (Yearly)Median Salary in U.S., 2020 (Yearly)Projected Job Growth in CO, 2018-2028Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2019-2029
Biostatisticians
$82,360
$92,270
45%
35%
Health Specialties Professors
$128,980
$99,090
38%
21%
Environmental Health Specialists
$81,240
$73,230
23%
8%
Epidemiologists
$64,780
$74,560
22%
5%
Medical and Health Services Managers /Healthcare Administrators
$109,100
$104,280
33%
32%
Health Educators
$58,950
$56,500
22%
11%
Occupational Health Specialists
$81,220
$76,340
22%
4%
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
$54,980
$51,840
26%
8%
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$60,180
$63,090
24%
8%
Health Informatics Specialists 
$101,620
$93,730
20%
7%

This page includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

Information last updated June 2021