As a student at Ohio State, you learn from faculty leading today’s pressing public health conversations. You will find your voice in public health and have the space to be heard — in the classroom, on campus and in the community. Our commitment to your success is evident from the first day you step into the classroom through the day you earn your diploma.
An Ohio State education in public health isn’t just about learning in the classroom. Your career preparation is instrumental to making a difference in the community around you. And the College of Public Health will help set your aspirations in motion long before you leave campus.
Whether you want to elevate public health in the field or make novel discoveries through research, our degree programs are designed to get you the applied experience and integrative learning you need to be a successful public health professional. And our hands-on experiences produce results.
Every single Ohio State public health master’s student found work or continued their education after earning their degree in 2021. And 100% of our doctoral candidates landed careers. Our graduates find work in health departments, hospitals, government agencies, non-profits, education and private organizations.
Job titles of Ohio State Public Health alumni
- Prevention Specialists
- Disease Intervention Specialists
- Epidemiologists
- Emergency Preparedness Associates
- Public Health Entomologists
- Statistical Epidemiologists
- Biostatisticians
- Safety Data Specialists
- Clinical Research Assistants
- Community Health Educators
- Consumer Safety Officers
- Project Managers
- Consultants
- Post-doctoral researchers
- Faculty
Organizations that hire Public Health alumni
- Equitas Health
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Cleveland Clinic
- Wexner Medical Center
- Columbus Public Health
- Emory University
- Ohio Health
- Cytel
- WeStat
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Federal Drug Administration
- Mayo Clinic
- Amgen
- Yale New Haven Health
The student success is possible because of the educational foundation and out-of-the-classroom experiences that our programs provide. Couple personalized guidance from academic and career advisors with the tremendous opportunity Ohio State can provide, and you begin to understand what makes the College of Public Health a fantastic place to continue or start your education.
Our students apply classroom learning in a variety of real-world settings. These include:
- Applied practice experiences
- Integrative learning experiences
- Administrative residencies
- Deepening research expertise
These meaningful opportunities are possible because of support and guidance from advisors and faculty who help connect students to a vast network of organizations and opportunities.
Rachel Whisler, a master of public health student, is using her applied practice experience to work with the City of Columbus Water First for Thirst campaign. The initiative promotes increased water consumption for health, and Whisler is working to take the message to dental practitioners and their young patients.
"I am really looking forward to making a difference and introducing a dialogue to make healthier choices," said Whisler, also a program manager of community education at Ohio State's College of Dentistry.
These experiences and the education Public Health Buckeyes receive are elevated through:
- The faculty advisors with whom each student is paired
- Access to a team of academic advisors and
- Mentorship from professionals with years of public health experience.
This support helps you discover where you want to make an impact in public health and develop a plan to get there.
At the College of Public Health, your aspirations are important. With an education from Ohio State, you can achieve them.
