Academic College: College of Social Sciences, Policy, and Practice (Department of Public Health). This 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Health is a CEPH-accredited, STEM-classified degree designed to provide students with a strong interdisciplinary liberal arts foundation combined with a specialty focus on public health. The curriculum equips students with the conceptual and empirical basis for analyzing the interplay between health, science, and society. Key areas of study include epidemiology, health inequities (by race, gender, sexuality), infectious and chronic diseases, food and water safety, sanitation, environmental issues, health systems & policy, and health communications. The program focuses on developing students into confident, skilled advocates capable of influencing a healthier, more educated public, with a distinct emphasis on health equity and addressing the structural determinants of health. A unique aspect is the capstone requirement in the senior year, which involves a Public Health Senior Seminar combined with either a one-semester senior internship, a one-semester research experience, or a two-semester thesis. This ensures all students gain practical, career-related experience. The program is offered on campus (and online).

As a STEM-classified degree, graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA, providing extended work opportunities post-graduation. STEM occupations out-earn non-STEM by 12–30% across all education levels (Smithsonian Science Education Center). Graduates are well-prepared for diverse entry-level roles in public health and related fields, such as: Community Health Worker, Public Health Educator/Health Promotion Specialist, Epidemiologist, Research Assistant, Emergency Management Specialist, Public Health Communicator, Quality Improvement Coordinator, Public Health Administrator, Environmental Scientist/Specialist. The program also provides a strong foundation for pursuing graduate studies (e.g., MPH, MS) or professional healthcare programs. Simmons' location in Boston, regularly voted the USA's #1 student city, provides access to a vast network of healthcare, research, and public health organizations for internships and employment. Simmons boasts a high career outcomes rate (99% employed or continuing education within 6 months of graduation for Class of 2023), with 85% of employed graduates in positions related to their major, and an average salary of $61,053.

Simmons University is based in Boston, a vibrant metropolitan area regularly voted the USA's #1 student city, offering unparalleled academic, cultural, and professional opportunities. Simmons is women-centered at the undergraduate level, providing a supportive and empowering environment for women. All students benefit from practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study, which is a core part of the curriculum, ensuring graduates are workforce-ready. The university emphasizes social justice, health equity, and community engagement, aligning with contemporary public health challenges. The CEPH accreditation of the Public Health program demonstrates its adherence to high national standards for public health education. Simmons is known for its strong faculty and commitment to student success.