Colorado School of Public Health

What Colorado School of Public Health does

The Colorado School of Public Health is a tri-institutional public health school established in 2008 and governed by The Regents of the University of Colorado, jointly operated with Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado across campuses in Aurora, Fort Collins, and Greeley. It offers MPH, DrPH, MS, and PhD degree programs with concentrations in epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, biostatistics, community and behavioral health, and health systems management and policy, plus certificate programs in Total Worker Health® and Climate and Disaster Preparedness.

Its core research platform consists of 16 research centers staffed by approximately 125 primary faculty, including two NIOSH-funded national centers (Center for Health, Work & Environment and Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center), the Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center, and signature national programs such as the Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN), the National Longitudinal Survey of Public Health Systems, and the National Health Security Preparedness Index. Faculty-led research operates domestically and internationally, including field sites in Guatemala and India, and participates in multinational consortia such as DEFINE T2D, ZIKAlliance, and ReCoDID.

The institution's business model rests on three revenue streams: tuition and fees from graduate and undergraduate students, federal research grants (notably NIH, CDC, and NIOSH — $55.9M in aggregate research funding), and supplementary support from foundations such as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and state appropriations through the University of Colorado system. Customer segments include graduate students (primary), government health agencies, employers seeking occupational health expertise through Health Links™ and Total Worker Health initiatives, and international health organizations including WHO and USAID.

Name

Colorado School of Public Health

Legal name

The Regents of the University of Colorado

Website

https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Colorado School of Public Health is a tri-institutional public health school jointly operated by CU Anschutz, Colorado State University, and University of Northern Colorado, offering MPH, DrPH, MS, and PhD programs across three Colorado campuses, supported by 125 faculty across 16 research centers and $55.9M in research funding.

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Product category

Public Health Higher Education and Applied Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Schools of Public Health

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

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Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

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Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Public Research Universities

Keywords

• Public health education
• Graduate degree programs
• Applied public health research
• Occupational health training
• Population health research

Headquarters

HQ city

Aurora

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across the three campuses.
2. Federal Research Grants: Major funding from NIH, CDC/ATSDR, NIOSH, and other federal agencies supporting research centers and programs. Examples include $7 million five-year federal award from NIDDK.
3. Foundation Funding: Support from organizations like Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for programs such as Systems for Action Research and NHSPI.
4. State/University System Funding: Base funding through the University of Colorado system and state appropriations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Colorado School of Public Health is a tri-institutional public health school that delivers graduate and undergraduate degrees (MPH, MS, DrPH, PhD) across three campuses and applies multidisciplinary research through 16 research centers to address environmental, occupational, infectious disease, and population health challenges. Its portfolio includes academic degree programs, professional certificates, applied research, and practice-based partnerships with federal agencies, foundations, and community organizations.

Product overview

The Colorado School of Public Health is one of the only tri-institutional public health schools in the United States, leveraging partnerships with the University of Colorado Anschutz, Colorado State University, and University of Northern Colorado. The institution offers a unified portfolio of educational products including MPH degree programs across multiple campuses and specializations, certificate programs in Total Worker Health® and Climate and Disaster Preparedness, and research/practice centers including the Center for Health, Work & Environment, Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center, and Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center. Key branded programs include Health Links™ for workplace wellness, the WeCanWork Program for cancer patient employment support, and the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. Research focuses span environmental and occupational health, climate change impacts, infectious diseases, and health disparities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE): A center focused on occupational health, worker safety, and environmental impacts on worker health, including Total Worker Health initiatives.
• Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC)
• Health Links
• Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center (RMPRC)

Products and services

• MPH Degree Programs Master of Public Health degree programs offered across three campuses (CU Anschutz, Colorado State University, University of Northern Colorado), with specializations in epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, community and behavioral health, and health systems management and policy.
• MPH in Environment, Climate & Health Specialized MPH program launched in September 2025 addressing the intersection of environmental factors, climate change, and public health outcomes.
• Total Worker Health® Certificate Program Professional certificate program co-founded by Dr. Lee Newman that integrates occupational safety and health protection with workplace health promotion.
• Certificate in Climate and Disaster Preparedness Certificate program combining public health and climate/disaster preparedness training.
• Health Links™ A Total Worker Health program offering workplace wellness resources, certifications, and consulting services to help businesses create healthier, safer work environments.
• WeCanWork Program Program equipped to support clinicians in helping cancer patients maintain employment during and after treatment.
• Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative Program supporting workplaces in creating recovery-friendly environments for employees.
• Center for Health, Work & Environment National center supported by CDC/NIOSH focused on Total Worker Health, occupational safety, and worker well-being, conducting research and providing education on workplace health hazards including heat exposure, air pollution, and kidney disease in agricultural workers.
• Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center NIOSH-supported education and research center providing interdisciplinary training in occupational safety and health, industrial hygiene, and related fields.
• Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center Research center focused on community-based prevention research and population mental health initiatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.4% of alumni employed or furthering education within one year of graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEFINE T2D ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2024ColoradoSPH researchers received a $7 million five-year federal award from NIDDK to establish a Biostatistics Research Center supporting the DEFINE T2D consortium, which includes study sites at Massachusetts General Hospital, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
• Massachusetts General HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy site for the DEFINE T2D consortium focusing on precision medicine approaches for Type 2 diabetes prevention and management.
• Vanderbilt University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy site for the DEFINE T2D consortium contributing to diabetes research and precision medicine approaches.
• Wake Forest University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy site for the DEFINE T2D consortium contributing to diabetes research network.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC/Niosh funds the Center for Health, Work & Environment and Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center. Also created the NHSPI with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIOSH funds two national centers at ColoradoSPH: the Center for Health, Work & Environment (Total Worker Health National Center of Excellence) and the Mountain & Plains Education and Research Center.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. May Chu serves as senior technical consultant for WHO and works on improving protection for healthcare workers fighting high threat pathogens. Dr. Thomas Jaenisch coordinates ZIKAlliance, a 54-partner global consortium. Faculty contribute to WHO guidelines and outbreak response.
• USAIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. May Chu serves as senior technical consultant for USAID, working on delivery of Zika virus point of care diagnostics. Faculty contribute to global health technical assistance.
• ZIKAlliance ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultinational research consortium of 54 partners worldwide coordinated by Inserm, funded by EU Horizon 2020, investigating clinical, fundamental, environmental and social aspects of Zika virus infection. Dr. Thomas Jaenisch serves as multiple PI.
• ReCoDID ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReconciliation of Cohort Data for Infectious Diseases - a four-year EC Horizon 2020 project with multidisciplinary team from four continents to fast track research response to viruses and other pathogens by facilitating data and sample sharing.
• Arbovirus Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at the Center for Global Health, coordinates multicentric research on arbovirus infections including Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya, led by Dr. Thomas Jaenisch.
• Mountain West ACE-CH HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate Change Engagement Platform to Support Resilient Rural and Urban Communities, funded by NHLBI/Westat, focused on engaging communities on climate change health impacts.
• Mountain West Hub (Phase II)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClean air initiative entering Phase II, collaborating with communities including San Luis Valley and Denver West for environmental health research.
• Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks (PBRN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program bringing together more than 2,000 state and local public health organizations across the U.S. to conduct applied research on innovations in public health practice, directed by Dr. Glen Mays.
• University of Colorado Anschutz (Tri-institutional Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the only tri-institutional public health schools in the country, combining CU Anschutz, Colorado State University (CSU), and University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to advance public health.
• Colorado State University (Tri-institutional Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in tri-institutional public health school, offering unique programs and cultures at Fort Collins campus.
• University of Northern Colorado (Tri-institutional Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution in tri-institutional public health school, offering unique programs and cultures at Greeley campus.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UCLA Fielding School of Public Health: Public school of public health with comparable research funding scale, multidisciplinary departments, and graduate programs that overlap on environmental health and health policy concentrations.
• University of Minnesota School of Public Health: Mid-to-top-tier public school of public health with overlapping programs in environmental health, epidemiology, and health policy, plus comparable NIH research funding scale.
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Elite peer offering MPH/DrPH degrees with similarly deep NIH funding, comparable research centers, and direct competition for top faculty and graduate applicants in environmental health and epidemiology.
• Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: The leading U.S. school of public health, offering MPH, DrPH, and PhD programs across similar disciplines (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy) and competing for NIH funding and faculty talent.
• University of Michigan School of Public Health: Top-tier public school of public health with similar depth across epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, and health management/policy, competing for rankings and federal grants.
• Boston University School of Public Health: Peer institution with comparable size, NIH-funded research centers, and overlapping programs in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, and health law/policy.
• Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Ivy League peer school with comparable MPH, DrPH, and certificate programs in environmental health sciences and epidemiology; competes for NIH funding and federal research center designations.
• University of Washington School of Public Health: Top-tier public school offering similar MPH/PhD programs with comparable NIH funding levels, occupational and environmental health expertise, and global health research footprint.
• University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health: Top-ranked public school of public health with comparable multidisciplinary departments, NIH-funded research centers, and MPH/DrPH programs that compete directly with ColoradoSPH in rankings and recruitment.
• Emory Rollins School of Public Health: Peer school of public health with strong CDC adjacency, comparable MPH/PhD programs, and overlapping research portfolios in infectious disease, environmental health, and health policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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