Earn Your Public Health Degree at MSU Denver

MSU Denver’s online Public Health B.A. prepares students for careers in community health, public policy, and health education. Discover the path to a successful career with MSU Denver’s Public Health Degree. Our online program offers flexibility and comprehensive coursework to help you achieve your goals in the field of public health.

Highlights of a Bachelor Degree in Public Health

MSU Denver’s Public Health Degree curriculum covers essential topics such as epidemiology, health policy, and community health. Our program equips you with the skills needed to excel in the field, offering a Public Health Degree and Public Health Major options tailored to your goals.

Career Opportunities as Community Health Worker

Graduates of our Public Health Major can pursue diverse career opportunities in public health, health education, and community health. Our program provides you with the knowledge and credentials to thrive in a variety of public health roles, such as community health worker, health educator, or policy analyst.

Benefits of Studying Online Public Health

Our Public Health Degree program offers the flexibility to balance your education with your personal and professional life. Enjoy the convenience of studying from anywhere while receiving a top-tier education.

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Your Best Choice for Affordable Accredited Online Colleges

55%
Students receive scholarships or grants		 87%
Students work part or full time
100% Online
No location-specific requirements		 120 Credit Hours
Degree completion requirement
14:1
Average student-to-faculty ratio

 

Public Health Careers

Primary areas for public health careers fall into these main categories: epidemiology, biostatistics, healthcare research, chronic and acute illness, applied healthcare projects, environmental & occupational health, health education & behavioral sciences, infectious disease, public policy, global health, nutrition, and maternal child health. Given the recent challenges of a global pandemic and emerging public health concerns, there will be ample opportunities for continued growth in these professional areas.

This is Public Health

View Public Health Required Courses

Course options and availability differ each semester. Please work with an advisor to customize a degree plan for your situation.

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Why MSU Denver Online has the Best Online Public Health Courses

Free Public Health Degree Transfer Credit Evaluation

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Transferology is a free web-based credit evaluation tool that shows how the credits you have taken or plan to take will potentially transfer to MSU Denver for credit. An official transfer of your credits can be completed after you are admitted.

Get an estimate of transfer credits to complete your Public Health Degree at MSU Denver

Cost to Complete a Public Health Degree

$1,358
3 credits in-state with COF*		 $2,337
3 credits out-of-state with WUE**
$2,000,000+
Total MSU Denver student tuition lock savings

*College Opportunity Fund: Provides a stipend to reduce in-state tuition for eligible students.
**Western Undergraduate Exchange: Students from 16 participating states may pay 150% or less of in-state tuition.

How to Estimate the Cost of Your Degree

At MSU Denver, the cost of attendance depends on your state of residence and course load. Feel free to reach out with your residency and course plans, and our Online Enrollment Specialist will help you navigate the details!

  1. If you have transfer credits, please use the free Transferology tool to evaluate how many courses will count towards the MSU Denver degree you have selected.
  2. Next, email your Online Enrollment Specialist and they will help you estimate the cost of your degree.

Types of Financial Aid for an Online Public Health Degree

We offer several financial aid options to make your education more affordable:

FAFSA

  • Complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal grants and loans.

Scholarships

  • After admission, you can apply for over 250 scholarships through MSU Denver’s General Scholarship Application.

Online Learning Scholarship

  • New and returning online students automatically receive up to $1,000 their first semester, if they meet requirements.

WUE

  • Students from eligible Western states can receive reduced tuition through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).

College Opportunity Fund (COF)

  • Colorado residents can apply for a stipend to reduce tuition costs.
Learn What Types of Aid You Are Eligible For

Still Have Questions? Ready to Start Your Bachelor Degree in Public Health?

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