Career
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
Discover how our faculty, career coaches, mentorship program, and deep connections with community and national health organizations directly support your success.
