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Careers for BSPH Graduates

Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) degree are prepared to enter entry-level positions in a variety of public health settings, including, but not limited to:

  • Health educator/outreach specialist in a health department, hospital system, or community health agency
  • Environmental health specialist
  • Worksite/corporate wellness coordinator
  • Program/project specialist or coordinator
  • Research assistant

Continuing Education:

BSPH graduates are also well suited for graduate education in public health (e.g., Master of Public Health or MPH), health administration (e.g., Master of Healthcare Administration or MHA) or pursue health professions education (e.g., medicine, nursing, physician assistance, pharmacy, dentistry).