B.S. in Public Health
Online Degree
2 Years
Accessibility
The program can be completed entirely online in as little as 2 years.
Finish Your Public Health Degree with San Diego State University
SDSU’s B.S. in Public Health Online Degree Completion program will prepare you to develop, implement, and assess public health programs that affect diverse populations in a variety of settings.
Through flexible online courses designed and led by expert faculty from SDSU’s School of Public Health, you’ll explore the fundamentals of public health and learn what it takes to change lives in your community.
Want to Become a Public Health Leader?
Create Healthier Communities
100% Online
60 Credits to Apply
Why a Public Health Bachelor’s Degree from SDSU?
Reputation
Through partnerships with health organizations and institutions, the SDSU School of Public Health has earned a reputation as one of the top-20 public health programs in the country.
Versatility
The curriculum focuses on six different key public health disciplines. No matter which field you’re interested in entering, our public health degree can help you get there.
Public Health Degree
- Healthcare Administration and Management
- Occupational Safety and Compliance
- Health Education and Counseling
- Civil and Safety Engineering
- Youth and Career Counseling
- Project and Program Management
- Registered/Practical Nursing
- Chemical and Physical Science
- Health and Medical Research
- Business Analysis
- Academia
- Data Analysis and Mathematics
- Healthcare-Related IT
- Human Resources
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Job postings in the last 12 months
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Projected job growth in the next 10 years
$78,381
Average salary range of graduates (age 30-60)
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Labor Analysis* B.S. In Public Health
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No, it won’t. Upon graduation, you’ll have earned the same public health degree as SDSU’s on-campus students — a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from San Diego State University.
Our online public health bachelor’s program is 100% online, saving you time and money spent commuting to campus. Courses are eight weeks and fully asynchronous, which means you’ll be able to attend class when it fits your busy schedule. Students can take up to four courses per term.
Our degree completion programs are designed for students who have started, but not finished, their four-year undergraduate degree. By using your existing college credit as prerequisites for SDSU’s upper-division courses, you can get a head start on your bachelor’s degree.
Tuition costs vary depending on how many credits you transfer into the program. Courses are $532 per credit.
With a curriculum created by the renowned SDSU School of Public Health, your courses will teach you how to work with stakeholders in diverse communities to achieve a variety of public health goals, from fighting infectious outbreaks to developing healthcare programs and infrastructure in underserved communities. You’ll also examine the basic legal, ethical, economic, and regulatory dimensions of health care and health policy.
Our online public health degree program is approved for financial aid. In most cases, SDSU Global Campus students are eligible for assistance through FAFSA, Pell Grants, military benefits, SDSU’s scholarships, and other opportunities.
When you enroll in an academic program at SDSU Global Campus, you’re joining the San Diego State University community even if you’re not on campus. This means that you’ll have access to many of the same services, programs, cultural centers, clubs, and resources that SDSU’s on-campus students enjoy.
Ready to take the next step? Click here to connect with the SDSU Global Campus Welcome Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Potential Career Paths
#3
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#19
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$24 Million
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Earn the Same Valuable Degree as SDSU’s On-Campus Students
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During this conversation, our Outreach Representatives will give you:
- A readiness check to confirm if you are on track before you apply.
- Information on application fee waivers, when available and eligible.
- Personalized guidance tailored to your goals and timeline.
- Support to help you apply with confidence and avoid delays.
- A clear plan for submitting a strong application with improved chances of acceptance.
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