Dear Nandhitha,
Public health is a broad field which encompasses many professions. Therefore, enrollment candidates for public health bachelor's degree programs must consider the available types of degree programs, as well as how they relate to a prospective career. The standard credential at the undergraduate level the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, but there are also public health concentrations available within Bachelor of Health Science programs.
Some schools also offer joint bachelor's-master's degree programs in public health; those interested in pursuing a career that requires a graduate degree in public health may save tim
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Dear Nandhitha,
Public health is a broad field which encompasses many professions. Therefore, enrollment candidates for public health bachelor's degree programs must consider the available types of degree programs, as well as how they relate to a prospective career. The standard credential at the undergraduate level the Bachelor of Science in Public Health, but there are also public health concentrations available within Bachelor of Health Science programs.
Some schools also offer joint bachelor's-master's degree programs in public health; those interested in pursuing a career that requires a graduate degree in public health may save time and money by condensing their studies through a joint program. However, those who wish to seek employment upon completion of a bachelor's degree program should consider a program with a stronger focus on practical skills, such as one with a hands-on component or internship.
Aspiring public health professionals should also consider specialties when selecting a bachelor's degree program. Common areas of study include biostatistics, epidemiology and environmental health.
Largest Colleges and Universities by Student Enrollment
College/University Student Population Institution Type
Indiana University-Bloomington 40,354 4-year, Public
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 36,041 4-year, Public
Temple University 35,490 4-year, Public
University of California-Berkeley 35,396 4-year, Public
University of Georgia 34,180 4-year, Public
University of Southern California 33,747 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Liberty University 33,604 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis 30,300 4-year, Public
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 28,600 4-year, Public
University of Utah 28,211 4-year, Public
East Carolina University 27,677 4-year, Public
University of South Carolina-Columbia 27,488 4-year, Public
Central Michigan University 27,225 4-year, Public
University of California-Irvine 26,984 4-year, Public
Portland State University 26,382 4-year, Public
University of Massachusetts Amherst 26,359 4-year, Public
George Washington University 25,116 4-year, Private not-for-profit
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 23,300 4-year, Public
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 22,995 4-year, Public
University of Toledo 22,336 4-year, Public
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Dear Nandhitha,