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Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Prepare for administrative, clinical support, and community health roles within healthcare systems.
A BS in Health Science at Centenary University provides students with an interdisciplinary exposure to a wide variety of careers in the healthcare industry. In addition to the university core and fundamentals, the curriculum includes courses in human biology, psychology, sociology, public health, health care policy and health sciences. An internship in a healthcare field is required for graduation and provides a great opportunity to increase the student’s experiential learning.
Upon completion of this program, students are ready to enter the workforce in healthcare or to continue toward an advanced degree in the occupational therapy, physical therapy or other health science-related graduate programs, such as physician assistant.
Individuals who complete a BS in health science can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, research laboratories, public health organizations, rehabilitation facilities and government agencies. Job opportunities for graduates in health science would include non-clinical roles with direct patient interaction, such as a health journalist, community health educator or pharmaceutical sales representative.
A few possible career pathways would include:
- Clinical health: occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician assistant, or dental hygienist
- Healthcare administration: Medical and health services manager, medical records technician, or health informatics specialist
- Public sector: Epidemiologist, public health officer, or health education trainer
Your Future
Academic Advancement:
Next steps include MHA, MPH, MBA Healthcare Management, health informatics, project management, public health, or compliance/quality improvement certificate.
Career Pathways:
Healthcare Administrator, Health Educator, Clinical Research Coordinator
Industry Outlook:
Steady growth in healthcare-related jobs, with increased focus on public health and preventative care.
Regional employers include
RWJBarnabas Health; Hackensack Meridian Health; Atlantic Health System; Cooper University Health Care; Virtua Health; Valley Health System; NJ Department of Health; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ; Quest Diagnostics.
Salary Outlook:
$50,000 – $90,000
Getting Started
For New Jersey entry-level roles aligned to BS in Health Science, a reasonable starting range is approximately $50,000–$70,000, depending on role, licensure/certification, employer type, and prior experience.
Early Career and Progression
Approx. $85,000 midpoint at about five years, with higher earnings in specialized, licensed, technical, supervisory, or high-demand settings.
Approx. $110,000 average or attainable mid-career benchmark around ten years, especially for advanced credentials, management responsibility, or specialized practice.
*Salary and Outlook Data