Public health

B.S.
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of this program online.*
delivery
$384 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
per credit
4
start terms/year

Health is shaped by much more than medicine. It’s rooted in where we live, learn, work and play. To help you better understand the forces that influence well-being across communities, earn your bachelor’s degree in public health online from Oregon State University — an institution that has been tackling the world’s greatest health challenges for more than 100 years.

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to support healthier outcomes at every level — from individuals to entire populations — as you study health disparities, social and behavioral determinants of health and strategies for prevention and policy change. You'll take a holistic look at improving health in multiple settings, whether through evidence-based behavioral programs or managing the business or clinical aspects of health care and human services.

Skills you’ll gain in OSU’s online public health degree program

As a student in Oregon State’s online public health degree program, you’ll gain the in-demand skills you need to stand out in the job market and level up your career. You’ll learn from expert Oregon State faculty who are engaged in a wide range of research related to public health, health management, health promotion and behavior and public policy.

  • Health promotion and education
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Disease prevention
  • Environmental health determinants
  • Health data analysis
  • Healthcare management
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Program details

Designed for those who have a broad interest in public health or want to address social justice and health inequity, the coursework in Oregon State’s online public health program will enable you to advocate for policies that advance wellness and help people live to their full potential.

The online public health bachelor’s program is offered by Oregon State’s College of Health.

Degree requirements

A minimum of 180 quarter credits are required to graduate with your public health degree, including:

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Additional program features

A 360-hour, 12-credit internship is required for the public health bachelor’s program. Visit the College of Health website for more internship details.

Some degree requirements may be transferred from other institutions. Please note that a minimum of 45 credits of the last 75 credits in this degree program must be completed at Oregon State (online or on campus) to meet the academic residency requirement.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admittance to OSU for appropriate articulation. Additional information about transferring credits is available through OSU’s Transfer Credit Central.

As an undergraduate degree-seeking student, you can apply to earn an honors degree online in your academic major. Earning this prestigious degree gives you the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on research, complete a comprehensive thesis experience and engage in co-curricular activities.

Get a jump-start on your Master of Public Health (MPH) degree while working toward your bachelor’s degree in public health. Through Oregon State’s Accelerated Master’s Platform, current undergraduate students can take graduate-level courses online that will be applied to their bachelor’s degree.

The credits you earn will be transferred to the Master of Public Health program. Students enrolled in Oregon State’s online graduate courses will pay the graduate tuition and fees rate.

You can gain highly specialized skills that are in demand by employers — and do it with less of a time and financial commitment — when you earn a certificate or microcredential online with Oregon State. Choose from a large collection of short-form offerings that can help you upskill quickly.

Public health careers

The knowledge you acquire in Oregon State’s online public health degree program will help you fill in-demand jobs in the global marketplace. You’ll graduate ready with the skills to take a holistic approach to disease and injury prevention, including environmental issues and health policies.

Job market outlook

Use the interactive tool on this page to discover employment trends, top occupations and salary details for professionals who have skills related to public health. Please be aware that completing a program related to the job market information shown here does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.