Job Outlook

Public health is one of the fastest-growing fields in the U.S., and this growth is vital to improving and sustaining a robust public health infrastructure. Our Public Health BA program prepares graduates for entry-level positions at local health departments, non-profit agencies, healthcare systems, and standalone research entities. This program also prepares students for health-related graduate and professional programs.

What do Graduates Do?

An education in public health provides opportunities to make healthier communities a reality. Recent national data show that 61 percent of public health undergraduate program graduates seek employment directly after graduation, while 30 percent go directly into a graduate or professional program.

Examples of Positions You Can Get With a BA in Public Health

• Public health program coordinator
• Public health outreach specialist
• Community health educator
• Research assistant
• Data analyst
• Environmental health technician
• Health communications specialist
• Emergency preparedness coordinator
• Public health policy advisor
• Evaluation specialist

Potential Employers

• Minnesota Department of Health
• HealthPartners
• Allina Health
• Mayo Clinic
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Hennepin County
• Optum
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Local public health agencies (city, county, and Tribal)
• University of Minnesota