Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, community health workers earn a average annual wage of $55,970 per year ($26.91 per hour).
The BLS projects employment for these types of occupations will increase by 13% from 2023-2033.*
Salaries can vary widely based on employer, the job title and its responsibilities, your level of experience, educational credentials and the state in which you are employed. A bachelor’s degree in health science can help you become qualified for many different types of jobs in allied health.
A BS in health science degree completion program (sometimes alternatively called a “health studies degree”) allows current healthcare workers to complete their bachelor’s degree faster and advance to the next level in their current healthcare specialty. Keep in mind our degree program is built for a career more than a single type of job. Job titles and their respective roles and responsibilities will vary by employer. Building a foundation in health sciences helps you explore many opportunities in allied health, starting with roles such as community health worker and advancing up the ladder to advanced positions in healthcare.
A bachelor’s degree in health science offers you the opportunity to pursue the career pathway of your choosing and begin making a real difference in public health & wellness. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in health science.
Our BS in Health Sciences typically takes 32 months to complete.
The time it takes to complete the program will vary depending on the amount of credit you are able to transfer from prior college learning, if any. Choose Herzing and you can transfer up to 90 approved credits.
With Herzing University you have many pathways to build the allied health career of your choosing.
We offer several online healthcare degree programs for students with little to no prior education or experience in allied health:
- Medical Assisting - Diploma, Associate
- Medical Office Administration - Diploma, Associate
- Healthcare Administration - Associate
- Health Information Management - Associate
- Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist - Diploma, Associate
- Medical Coding - Diploma, Associate
Beyond our health sciences program, we offer additional bachelor’s degree options for allied health professionals looking to focus their careers towards healthcare management or information:
Yes!
The best way to continue advancing your career in healthcare is furthering your education. Our health sciences bachelor’s degree program is designed to help you get there faster.
With Herzing University the next big step in your career IS possible.
Allied health is comprised of healthcare professions distinct from nursing and medicine, often in non-patient facing positions.
Allied health professionals are responsible for delivering health services related to:
- Managing healthcare systems
- Nutrition, fitness and dietary services
- Identifying, analyzing and preventing diseases and disorders
- Health promotion, rehabilitation or administration
Dental assistants, dental hygienists, medical assistants, medical billers and coders, occupational therapists, physical therapists, radiologic technologists and cardiovascular technologists can all be considered allied health professionals (among many others).
Allied health is a great career path for those looking to quickly start making a difference in healthcare.
No, you cannot become a nurse with a bachelor’s degree in health science. Nursing is a separate field from allied health. You’ll need to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing in order to become a registered nurse.
If you’re interested in becoming a nurse, consider a practical nursing diploma, associate in nursing or bachelor’s degree in nursing program. We offer both online associate in nursing and online bachelor's in nursing degree programs in select U.S. states.
There are many pathways to a career in healthcare and Herzing University exists to help you go back to school and grow into the career of your dreams.
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