Public Health Schools and MPH Programs in Alaska

The University of Alaska Anchorage is the only school in Alaska offering a CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program. Its MPH in Public Health Practice is a 42-credit, distance-delivered program focused on Alaska and the Circumpolar North, with coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, health policy, health education and emergency management.

The only CEPH-accredited Master of Public Health program in Alaska is offered by the College of Health at the University of Alaska Anchorage in a distance-delivered format. UAA’s MPH in Public Health Practice focuses on the public health needs of Alaska and the Circumpolar North, with coursework in epidemiology and biostatistics, health education and promotion, environmental and occupational health, health policy and management, program evaluation, research methods, and emergency management. Students in Alaska who want concentrations such as global health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or health policy may also want to compare CEPH-accredited online MPH programs offered by universities in other states.

Public Health Careers Outlook in Alaska

Public health careers in Alaska vary by role, employer, and location. Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth for several public health-adjacent careers from 2024 to 2034, including 23% growth for medical and health services managers, 15% growth for health information technologists and medical registrars, and 4% growth for environmental scientists and specialists, including health. BLS wage data is available for Alaska at the state, metropolitan, and nonmetropolitan area levels, helping students compare opportunities in Anchorage and other parts of the state.

The table below shows the demand and earning potential for public health careers in Alaska, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025).

Job TitleMedian Salary in AK, 2025 (Annual)Median Salary in U.S., 2024 (Annual)Projected Job Growth in U.S., 2024-2034
Statisticians
*n/a
$103,300
9%
Environmental Health Scientists and Specialists
$91,960
$80,060
4%
Epidemiologists
n/a*
$83,980
16%
Medical and Health Services Managers 
$132,240
$117,960
23%
Health Education Specialists
$71,940
$63,000
4%
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
$99,270
$78,900
12%
Medical Records Specialists
$61,090
$50,250
7%
Dietitians and Nutritionists
$87,980
$73,850
6%
Health Technologists & Technicians
$54,070
$67,310
15%

*Estimate not released/provided by BLS.

Information last updated: May 2026