| University and Program Name | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
|
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Master of Public Health (MPH) SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
|
George Washington University
Master of Public Health SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
|
Simmons University
Master of Public Health SPONSORED | As few as 15 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
|
Boston University
Online Master of Public Health SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Montana
There is only one public health school in Montana with a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)-accredited Master of Public Health program: the University of Montana. Despite this, Montana is home to a thriving public health industry, with eight public health careers projected to increase employment through the year 2028—six of which will outpace the average increase nationwide.
| University | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill SPONSORED | As few as 16 months | No GRE Required | 42 |
| George Washington University SPONSORED | As few as 12 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
| Simmons University SPONSORED | As few as 15 months | No GRE Required | 45 |
| Boston University SPONSORED | 24 months – 5 years | No GMAT/GRE Required | 42 |
| University | Format | Location | Study Length | Test Requirement | Number of Credits | Accrediting organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Montana | On-Campus | Missoula, Montana | 2+ years | No GRE Required | 42 | CEPH |
The University of Montana’s CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program is available on campus and online—albeit with different concentrations. On-campus students can specialize in community health and prevention sciences, while online students can concentrate as generalists. Students in Montana who are seeking a wider range of MPH concentrations may be better served by online MPH programs in other states.
Public Health Careers Outlook in Montana
The outlook for public health careers is mostly positive, with eight jobs projected to grow in terms of numbers employed through 2028. Health specialties professors are projected to experience the greatest growth, at 21 percent according to O*NET OnLine. The most remunerative public health career in Montana, however, is medical and health services manager or health care administrator, with median annual earnings of $90,370. Unfortunately, the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not collect county-by-county wage data in Montana.
The table below reflects the demand for and earning potential of public health careers in Montana, based on data from O*NET OnLine.
| Job Title | Median Salary in MT, 2020 (Yearly) | Median Salary in U.S., 2020 (Yearly) | Projected Job Growth in MT, 2018-2028 | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2019–2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | $62,010 | $92,270 | n/a* | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $75,530 | $99,090 | 21% | 8% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $61,610 | $73,230 | 8% | 8% |
Epidemiologists | $62,400 | $74,560 | 23% | 5 to 7% |
Medical and Health Services Managers /Healthcare Administrators | $90,640 | $104,280 | 16% | 32% |
Health Educators | $47,680 | $56,500 | 10% | 11% |
Occupational Health Specialists | $67,160 | $76,340 | n/a* | 4% |
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | $42,020 | $51,840 | n/a* | 8% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $56,060 | $63,090 | 9% | 8% |
Health Informatics Specialists | $71,180 | $93,730 | n/a* | 8% |
*Estimate not released/provided by O*NET
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Information last updated April 2021