Public Health Schools
In Denver, Colorado
There are 2 public health schools in Denver for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of public health and public health education in Denver, which includes public health training at the public health masters degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Denver Vs. Colorado Public Health Employment
| Denver | 2,890 |
| Colorado | 5,980 |
Exactly 2,890 of Colorado's 5,980 public health professionals work in Denver. The number of public health professionals in Denver has grown by 5% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of public health professionals in Denver has increased, overall employment in Denver has also increased.
Denver Vs. Colorado Public Health employment growth
| 5,460 | 6,050 | 6,600 | 6,300 | 5,980 |
| 2,760 | 2,940 | 3,240 | 3,020 | 2,890 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Colorado
- Dark Yellow: Denver
Public Health VS. All professions salaries in Denver
| $58,713 | $63,653 | $64,110 | $67,163 | $68,637 |
| $43,990 | $45,610 | $47,150 | $48,560 | $49,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Public Health in Denver
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Denver
Salaries for public health professionals in Denver have increased. In 2010 an average salary of $68,637 per year was earned by public health professionals in Denver. Public health professionals in Denver made a yearly average salary of $58,713, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Denver.
Salary percentiles for Public health professionals in Denver
10th percentile |
$39,837 |
25th percentile |
$51,570 |
50th percentile |
$65,070 |
75th percentile |
$81,650 |
90th percentile |
$102,837 |
Public health professionals make a median salary of $65,070 per year in Denver. The 10% of public health professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $39,837 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 158% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Public health professionals and related professions in Denver
Social Work |
$45,620 |
Public Health |
$68,637 |
Health Science |
$76,980 |
Political Science |
$81,760 |
Public Administration |
$97,725 |
Healthcare Administration |
$100,700 |
Healthcare Management |
$100,700 |
Denver public health professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Public Health schools in Denver
Many of Denver's public health professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited public health schools in the city.
Public Health Programs Offered In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Denver's public health school offers one public health degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Public Health Degrees In Denver
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
68 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 68 |
Approximately 68 students graduated from public health courses in 2010.