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Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Montana
The University of Montana is the only institution in Montana that offers a Master of Public Health program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). Montana’s current employment projections indicate continued demand across healthcare and public health-related occupations, although projected growth varies by career. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s latest statewide projections cover 2024–2034.
Sponsored Online MPH Programs
| Institution & Program | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
| As few as 20 months | No GRE required | |
| As few as 12 months | No GRE required |
Master of Public Health (MPH) Programs in Montana
| Institution & Program | Delivery Mode | Location | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
University of MontanaMaster of Public Health | In-Person | Columbia Falls, MT | 2+ years | No GRE required |
The University of Montana offers two CEPH-accredited MPH options. Its general 42-credit MPH is delivered entirely online, with no required on-campus courses. The 42-credit Community Health and Prevention Sciences concentration combines online and on-campus coursework for full-time cohort students. 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
Employment prospects for public health professionals in Montana vary by occupation. The Montana Department of Labor and Industry’s current projections cover 2024–2034 and identify healthcare and social assistance as the state’s largest and fastest-growing employment sector. Among the careers compared below, medical and health services managers have the highest reported median annual wage in Montana, at $105,840 as of May 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish occupation-specific wage estimates for each individual Montana county, but it does provide estimates for the state’s metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas.
The table below reflects the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Montana, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).
Job Title | Median Annual Salary in MT (May 2025) | Median Annual Salary in U.S. (May 2025) | Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024-2034 |
|---|---|---|---|
Biostatisticians | N/A* | $105,650 | 8% |
Health Specialties Professors | $101,220 | $107,310 | 4% |
Environmental Health Specialists | $80,260 | $82,220 | 7% |
Epidemiologists | $79,500 | $87,220 | 16% |
Medical and Health Services Managers/Healthcare Administrators | $105,840 | $123,860 | 29% |
Health Educators | $51,200 | $64,070 | 7% |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $81,330 | $90,150 | 6% |
Medical Records Specialists | $50,190 | $51,140 | 9% |
Dietitians and Nutritionists | $71,580 | $76,400 | 7% |
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $79,140 | $68,020 | 17% |
*Estimate not released by BLS for this occupation in Montana.
Information last updated June 2026, using May 2025 BLS OEWS data. Job growth projections from BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034.
Sponsored Online Public Health Programs
| Institution & Program | Study Length | Test requirement |
|---|---|---|
| As few as 20 months | No GRE required | |
| As few as 12 months | No GRE required | |
| 36 months | No GRE required | |
| As few as 24 months | No GRE required | |
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health ProfessionsMasters of Health Administration Ad | 12-24 Months | No GMAT or GRE required |
Information last updated: August 2026