Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Colorado

Colorado has one CEPH-accredited school of public health: the Colorado School of Public Health, which operates across the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado. Students can choose from multiple MPH concentrations and specialty areas, including epidemiology, biostatistics, community and behavioral health, environmental and occupational health, and health systems management.

Colorado’s public health workforce demand reflects broader national hiring trends in health care administration, epidemiology, data analysis, and population health leadership. Career paths for MPH graduates may include epidemiologists, biostatisticians, health educators, faculty researchers, and medical and health services managers. Several public health-related occupations are projected to grow faster than the national average over the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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. ColoradoSPH offers online MPH options, including Leadership & Public Health Practice and Population Mental Health & Wellbeing. The Population Mental Health & Wellbeing concentration can be completed entirely online or at CU Anschutz.

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. Online MPH programs can provide students with the flexibility to continue working in their current positions and be more accommodating of busy schedules.

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 table below shows the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Colorado, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).

Job TitleMedian Salary in CO, 2025 (Annual)Median Salary in U.S., 2024 (Annual)Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024-2034
Statisticians
$109,660
$103,300
9%
Environmental Scientists and  Specialists
$85,990
$80,060
4%
Epidemiologists
$73,750
$83,980
16%
Medical and Health Services Managers 
$134,910
$117,960
23%
Health Education Specialists
$74,150
$63,000
4%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$101,400
$78,900
12%
Medical Records Specialists
$59,020
$50,250
7%
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$75,510
$73,850
6%
Health Technologists & Technicians
$59,430
$67,310
15%

Information last updated May 2026