Public Health

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What is Public Health?

The degree in Public Health prepares students to become leaders in public health, equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on population health both locally and globally. Our program addresses the most pressing health challenges of our time. Students choose one of four concentrations to complement the core curriculum:

Community Health Practice
Epidemiology
Health Education & Promotion
Health Administration and Policy

Students are prepared for diverse careers within the public health sector, including roles as health educators, outreach coordinators, healthcare administrators, health policy analysts, health program managers, epidemiologists, community health coordinator, emergency response coordinators, and preparedness and compliance specialists.

Career Options

Consulting
Government work
Health administration
Health counseling
Health education
Pharmaceuticals & supplies
Rehabilitation
Social service work
Wellness programming

Post-Graduation Success¹

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Program Resources

College of Applied Health Sciences Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Demonstrated understanding of the major and career options
Commitment to activities, employment, or community involvement and/or leadership experiences

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

Years to degree: N/A

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Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $13,252
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $37,992

Non-Resident

Tuition: $35,928
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $61,008

International

Tuition: $36,970
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $62,050

Kinesiology - AHS

Social Work - SSW

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.