B.A. PUBLIC HEALTH | 100% ONLINE
Lead Public Health Initiatives in Your Community
Healthy communities are resilient communities. MSU Denver’s online Public Health B.A. prepares you to reduce health disparities, prevent illness, and strengthen the community you already call home. The program is rooted in the Public Health Competency Domains identified by the Council on Public Health Education, with a strong focus on health equity.
Build skills in epidemiology, health promotion, community assessment, and data-informed decision making.
Learn to address the social, economic, and environmental factors that shape health outcomes in real neighborhoods.
Lay the groundwork for graduate study in public health, health administration, or related fields.
Earn the same degree as on-campus students, led by the same faculty, who teach from extensive professional experience in the public health sector.
MSU Denver’s Career Connected Campus designation means your coursework is designed around jobs that actually exist, and we have robust resources to help you land one.
Colorado residents pay as little as $315/credit, and online students may qualify for up to $1,000/semester in scholarships.
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Program at a Glance
$315
The minimum cost per credit for qualified Colorado residents, made possible by the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
100% Online
Keep working while you earn your degree. No campus visits required.
$2,428
The average annual out-of-pocket cost for in-state MSU Denver undergraduates.
Save $1,000/Semester
Exclusive scholarships are available for online students with no additional application.
Same Degree, No Asterisk
Your degree says MSU Denver; there is no separate ‘Online’ designation.
Simple Credit Transfer
As one of the top transfer institutions in CO, MSU Denver accepts more transfer credits than most.
Why Colorado Students Choose MSU Denver Online
MSU Denver’s online degrees are built for students like you: traditional undergrads, working adults, first-generation learners, and transfer students who need a degree that works around real life.
Accreditation & Recognition
Great things happen at MSU Denver.
Designated Career Connected Campus
Colorado Department of Higher Education
2023 Fulbright HSI Leader Designation
U.S. Department of State
A Top Transfer Institution in CO
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
Insight Into Academia
#3 Most Innovative University in CO (2021)
U.S. News & World Report
Best for Vets Honoree
MilitaryTimes
MSU Denver By the Numbers
Our accessible, career-connected learning means students gain real-world experience and graduate prepared to thrive in Colorado’s workforce.
91%
Graduates employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating
57%
Undergraduate students who are the first in their family to attend college
87%
Undergraduate students who work full- or part-time while completing their degree
59%
Students receiving scholarships and grants totaling more than $97 million
31%
Students who pay no tuition thanks to scholarships and grants
45%
Students who graduate debt free
Where This Degree Can Take You
An MSU Denver Public Health B.A. prepares you for roles focused on illness prevention, community health, and health equity, and positions you for graduate study in public health, health administration, or health policy. Many graduates use this degree to advance within their current organization, move into community and population health roles, or build the foundation for higher-level planning, management, and advocacy roles.*
Local Market Snapshot
Denver – Aurora – Lakewood, CO
$93,200
Environmental Health Specialists
$76,110
Health Education Specialists
$98,870
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
*Career and salary data are for general information only and do not guarantee any specific job or salary outcome.
Achievable Career Paths
Community health educator · Health program coordinator · Epidemiology analyst · Outreach and prevention specialist · Public health program manager · Health equity coordinator · Community health worker supervisor
Potential Workplaces
Local and state public health agencies · Community health centers · Hospitals and health systems · Schools and school districts · Nonprofit health and human services organizations · Environmental and occupational health programs
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Request more information, and an enrollment specialist will reach out to walk you through costs, transfer credit, and what starting the program could look like for your schedule.
