Master of Public Health at CU Anschutz
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Master of Public Health at CU Anschutz
Find a format that fits your life
Prepare to practice public health in your community with the Master of Public Health (MPH) program at CU Anschutz and the Colorado School of Public Health. This graduate program is designed to equip you to transform public health and give you the credentials to advance your career. Whether you’re new to public health or already working in the field, our expert practitioner faculty will help you take your next steps with confidence.
The Master of Public Health program offers eight flexible concentrations where you can focus on an area that interests you. Three concentrations are fully online, meaning you will not need to attend any classes in person, while the others are available in a hybrid format.
CEPH-Accredited
CEPH-Accredited
Learn from award-winning faculty in a Council on Education for Public Health-accredited program.
Multiple Start Dates
Multiple Start Dates
The MPH program offers start dates in both fall and summer terms.
In-State Tuition for Western States
In-State Tuition for Western States
Students from Western states can receive reduced tuition rates equal to in-state tuition for the MPH program at CU Anschutz with the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).
Online and Hybrid Options
Online and Hybrid Options
Study fully online or choose a hybrid concentration with some courses offered in person on campus at CU Anschutz.
Master of Public Health Concentrations
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Focus on the applied nature of biostatistics and gain a strong understanding of programming and data management and learn how to navigate serving as a consultant on projects.
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Learn how you can influence individuals to make positive health decisions while strengthening communities.
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Learn how to characterize the human health effects of environmental and occupational hazards and the populations that are most vulnerable to those exposures.
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Study diseases in populations and learn how to apply evidence-based information to promote health and prevent illness.
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Learn about the entire breadth of the healthcare arena and what it looks like on the scale of national policies, regional hospitals and individual patient outcomes.
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Prepare for leadership positions in public-health-driven organizations in health care, government, non-profit and for-profit industries.
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Learn to define public health needs related to maternal and child health, design strategies to address those needs and evaluate the effectiveness of different policies and programs.
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Gain specialized knowledge to practice public health in the areas of mental health, substance use and wellbeing.
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The following concentrations also have the option to add an emphasis in Global Health, which is designed to provide you with a public health perspective of globalization and global health issues, along with the skills to address global challenges: Applied Biostatistics; Community & Behavioral Health; Environmental & Occupational Health; Epidemiology; Health Systems, Management & Policy; and Maternal & Child Health.
Careers in Public Health
Advance your career goals. A public health degree prepares you for roles across health systems, government entities, universities, and for-profit health organizations.
| Epidemiologists | Research Biostatisticians | Administrative Services and Facilities Managers |
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$81,390 19% Projected Growth | $104,860 11% Projected Growth | $104,900 6% Projected Growth |
Salary data based on May 2023 median pay in the United States (bls.gov). Growth rate projected 2023-2033 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
The WRGP helps students access graduate education outside of their home state without paying the high price tag of an out-of-state education. Students who are residents of WRGP member states and territories may qualify for in-state tuition. Members include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States.
Find the support and flexibility you need to earn your Master of Public Health degree at the University of Colorado. Our team is here to help you take the next steps and see the possibilities in yourself, your future, and your education. Start today by filling out the form on this page.
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Request more information and start the admissions process by filling out the form on this page. Our team will answer your questions about the program and help you prepare to complete the SOPHAS application.
- Application Deadlines
- January 15 (Preferred Deadline)
- May 1 (Final Deadline)
- Rolling Admissions In our rolling admissions process, we begin evaluating applications on January 15, and applicants can expect to receive a decision in 2-4 weeks.
- Multiple Start Dates The MPH program offers start dates in both fall and summer terms.