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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 growing public health industry, with all ten public health professions tracked by the BLS projected to see employment growth nationally through 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’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
According to May 2025 BLS OEWS data, medical and health services managers/healthcare administrators earn the highest median salary in Montana at $105,840, and are projected to see the strongest job growth nationally at 29% through 2034. Health information technologists and medical registrars also stand out, earning $79,140 in Montana — above the national median of $68,020.Bureau of Labor Statistics does not collect county-by-county wage data in Montana.
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: June 2026