B.S. in Public Health

a public health worker conducts an interview with a clientThe Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree provides the foundational education of relevant human health preparedness in health disciplines, concepts, skills, knowledge, and behaviors promoting lifetime health and wellbeing.

This program is primarily focused on the groundwork in advocating for those individuals interested in careers in the health industry. Our Public Health program is a new addition to JSU in further advancing student’s potential in the increasingly demanding field of health and wellness.

Potential Careers

  • Health and Safety Engineer
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Environmental Scientists
  • Social and Community Service Manager
  • Health Educator

Emerging Public Health Careers (External Link) 

Emergency Management Directors (External Link)

Median Annual Salary

Health and Safety Engineer

$94,240
5%**

Healthcare Consultant

$86,660
11%**

Emergency Management Director

$76,250
3%**

Environmental Scientist

$73,230
5%**

Social and
Community Service Manager

$69,600
17%**

Health Educator

$48,140
13%**

* Salary information gathered from 2020 data on https://www.bls.gov/

** Projected Salary Growth

Degree Information

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Additional Facts

  • New addition to JSU!

  • Promote health equity and wellness.

  • Exposure toward a variety of careers options in epidemiology

  • Assess the health needs of diverse populations

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