Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety Management
A Career-Focused Degree for Career-Ready Students.
About the Online B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety Management ¶
When federal, state, and local governments establish workplace safety laws, occupational health and safety professionals enforce them. These professionals dedicate their careers to keeping work environments hazard-free and safe for employees. Athens State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety Management will train you to protect workers and ready you for a meaningful career in occupational safety.
Our curriculum will expose you to a variety of experiences you can expect in the field. We’ll show you how to identify and mitigate potential risks to workers. You’ll develop preventive strategies and response plans that ensure all workers have a safe work environment.
Affordable Tuition
Cost per credit for the online bachelor’s in Occupational Health and Safety Online is just $241 plus fees.
Athens State boasts one of the most affordable tuition rates among state universities in Alabama and Tennessee.
Athens State offers a flexible tuition payment plan that works with your budget.
Support You Can Count On
Career-Focused
83% of Athens State alumni are employed following graduation — outperforming average national employment rates.*
Experienced Faculty
98% of faculty members from Athens State’s College of Business have industry experience and joined academia with the goal of using their expertise to help students succeed.
Small Classes
Small class sizes — typically around 18 students — deliver a personalized learning experience.
Affordable
Because our tuition is affordable, our alumni typically recover the costs of their education within six years of graduation.*
Flexible
Our online bachelor’s degrees are designed with flexibility at the forefront, so students can balance their studies with their busy lives.
Legacy
Founded in 1822, Athens State University is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Alabama, with 200 years of academic excellence.
*according to a 2019-20 Alabama economic impact study by Emsi Burning Glass
How to Apply
Students seeking admission to the the on-campus, hybrid, or online B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety Online program must have:
- At least 36 transferable credit hours from a regionally accredited institution(s) prior to term of admission
- A minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 15 credit hours applicable to Athens State general education requirements
Have questions about the eligibility of your transfer credits? Feel free to reach out to our admissions team at admissions@online.athens.edu or (256) 252‑3216.
Occupational Health and Safety Online Careers
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of occupational safety professionals to grow 4% between 2019 and 2029.
Our B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety Management can lead to career opportunities such as:
- Risk manager
- Safety and health manager
- Environment, health, and safety (EHS) program director
- Loss control specialist
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