BA in Health Studies in Waltham United States | Bentley University

The U.S. healthcare sector represents a massive $3.8 trillion annual market. Workforce productivity heavily depends on health outcomes, making medical expenses a critical consideration for business operations. Companies offering employee benefits dedicate significant resources to managing health-related matters and navigating the evolving health insurance landscape.

Even with reform efforts, America's healthcare spending continues rising at an unsustainable rate. Graduates with Health Studies degrees gain the skills to help both individuals and institutions apply scientific, psychological, and business insights to improve healthcare systems.

This interdisciplinary Health Studies program uniquely combines Bentley's business curriculum with natural/applied sciences and psychology coursework. Beyond rigorous science training, the degree allows students to customize their education by focusing on specialized fields like public policy, mental health, biotech, or ecological health concerns.