I chose SUNY Empire for the freedom and flexibility to take online classes around
my work schedule.
Bachelor's of Science
Public Health
Improve community health and shape public policy with our online Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
This flexible, career-focused program equips you with the knowledge and skills to address public health challenges, analyze health disparities, and promote disease prevention. You’ll gain expertise in epidemiology, healthcare policy, and community health. It prepares you for careers in public health agencies, healthcare organizations, and nonprofit sectors or for further studies in a Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
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Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Next term starts
Fall 2025
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Gain the Knowledge to Improve Public Health
What you'll learn
- Analyze social, environmental, and economic health factors
- Apply public health data to health-related issues
- Evaluate public health policies and interventions
- Understand legal and ethical aspects of public health
Start Your Career in Public Health
An online degree in public health prepares you for careers in health care, policy, and community health. Possible career paths include:
- Public Health Analyst
- Community Health Coordinator
- Epidemiology Assistant
- Health Policy Analyst
- Health Educator
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Take the First Step Toward a Career in Public Health
We're here to support you every step of the way, making your journey to a public health degree as engaging and rewarding as possible. Our dedicated advisors provide the guidance
and resources you need to understand health policies, analyze community health challenges,
and move closer to a career in epidemiology, health education, or public health administration.
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Check for Prior Learning Credits
Put your past experience toward your degree. Use transfer credits, work experience, or life skills to get a head start, save money, and earn your degree faster.
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Apply for a Public Health Program
Make sure you have all the admissions requirements and complete your application to be ready for our next term!
Next start term
Fall 2025
Deadline to apply
August 1
Start Your Degree
as soon as September 2, 2025.
Interested in Public Health?