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Transform the quality of health and well-being in your community—while moving your career forward—with Walden’s BS in Public Health.
You want to make the world a healthier place. We’ve developed a Bachelor of Science in Public Health program that can help you achieve it. A BS in Public Health program focuses on developing essential skills that can be applied across a range of settings to work toward health equity and community wellness.
Hit the ground running in today’s employment market through curriculum aligned with professional association standards.
Choose the Health Promotion and Wellness concentration to prepare for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Choose the General Program or one of three concentration options to match your program of study with your professional passion.
With three completion options, you can pursue a bachelor’s degree in health studies in a way that makes sense for your life, budget, and learning style.
Speak with an Enrollment Specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.
Get Started NowChoose the learning path that fits your life and experience. Here are the two ways to earn your degree:
Course-based learning |
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The standard, guided pace to earn your degree |
The flexible pace, ideal for some students |
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Time | Structured schedule |
Flexible schedule |
Pace | Deadlines to make steady progress |
Set your own pace, and speed up or slow down when needed |
Tuition | Pay by the course |
All-you-can-learn subscription fee |
Support | Faculty guide you through your courses as you earn your degree |
Faculty support when you need it and a personal academic coach |
Expert Walden Faculty |
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Payment Plans and Scholarships* |
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*May not be available for all programs
Tempo Learning® is an alternative way to earn your Walden degree. It’s different from our standard course-based learning because you can work at a pace that makes sense for you, and progress once you’ve shown you understand a subject. With Tempo Learning®, you have the flexibility of online learning, plus the ability to personalize and control the length, cost, and pacing of your program.
Earn up to 20 master’s-level credit hours as an undergraduate, saving you time and money on your Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) or MS in Health Education and Promotion degree. Learn more about Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM)
Students may be eligible to transfer up to 135 credits*. At least 45 credits must be completed at Walden.
*Please note: Students that reside in Virginia may be eligible to transfer up to 125 credits. At least 55 credits must be completed at Walden.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-767-9522.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
More information for international applicants.
Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
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Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $333 per quarter hour | $60,273 |
Technology Fee | Per quarter | $165 | $2,640 |
$62,913* |
*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
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Tuition | 181 quarter credit hours | $333 per quarter hour | $60,273 |
Technology Fee | Per quarter | $165 | $2,640 |
$62,913* |
*Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 135 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0109.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,000.
Walden’s Tempo Learning® programs follow a subscription-based pricing format. Students are billed a flat-rate for each 3-month subscription term. All pricing is represented in U.S. dollars and is subject to change.
Program | Subscription Period Tuition | Subscription Period Technology Fee | Subscription Period Time Frame |
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BS in Public Health | $2,600 | $165 | 3-month subscription period |
Financial aid is available for this program. Our financial aid advisors can help you identify funding opportunities to help you pay for your education.
The General Program is ideal for those looking to explore the fundamentals of public health, healthcare delivery, and theories of health behavior.
Also available in Tempo Learning®!
If you aspire to help improve the performance of healthcare organizations dedicated to public health, this concentration may be for you.
Also available in Tempo Learning®!
Explore nutrition, fitness, and health communication strategies.
Also available in Tempo Learning®!
This concentration is ideal if you aspire to work in research, clinical settings, or the community and want to understand why people make certain choices regarding their health.
From chronic disease to the opioid crisis, public health issues are an ongoing priority for the nation. Walden’s BS in Public Health program emphasizes knowledge that can be applied across a range of settings to promote social justice and healthier communities. Explore the challenges impacting population health and healthcare systems today—and gain skills that can open new doors in your career.
From preventing heart disease to ensuring food safety, America is currently facing a host of public health challenges. Health educators and community health workers help educate populations about behaviors that prevent illness, foster wellness, and promote a better quality of life. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of these professionals is expected to grow by 13% through 2029—much faster than the average for all occupations.
Walden’s BS in Public Health online program can prepare you to make a difference by cultivating healthier communities. You’ll be positioned for rewarding career roles in a range of settings, including:
Career options include:
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
This bachelor’s in public health program helps prepare graduates to:
My biggest inspiration for getting my degree is my parents. They brought their children to the U.S. for a better life and more opportunities in education.
Mary Carmel Basuil BS in Public Health Graduate
Working at a public health department and helping others convinced me to get my BS in Public Health.
Pamela Quinn BS in Public Health Graduate
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