Public Health Education
School of Health and Human Sciences
Promote. Engage. Change.
What is Public Health education?
Public health is the science of preventing disease, promoting health, and prolonging life within entire populations.
Public Health and Health Education Specialists develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities, empower individuals to make healthy changes in their everyday lives, and advocate for social changes that improve health equity for our communities.
We approach public health using a strong social justice and health equity lens that informs our curriculum, guides our research, and influences our collaborative efforts.
learn about our programs
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education (B.S.)
Students in the bachelor’s program choose from 2 concentrations:
Master of Public Health in Community Health Education (M.P.H.)
Doctor of Philosophy in Community Health Education (Ph.D.)
Post-baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)
Two post-baccalaureate certificate programs are available:
Facts and Figures
#3
in NC: U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings
12%
projected job growth rate for health educators and community health workers between 2021 and 2031.
$64,000
Is the average salary for a U.S. worker with a bachelor’s degree in public health (PayScale).
WILL BURNETT, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
Making a Difference in the Community
“Getting the opportunity to help someone other than yourself and developing this bond with other cultures and communities who are different from your own was really important to me.”