Master of Science in Safety Management

School of Health Sciences

The Master of Science in Safety Management has two concentrations, Management and Technical. This degree is a cooperative effort between the School of Health Sciences and the School of Business Administration to promote the business aspects of safety management.

The Management Concentration is for those with experience in the safety field, looking for management and business experience. 

The Technical Concentration is for those who do not currently have a safety background and would like to get the experience needed to make a career change to the safety management field. 

Delivery Type: 100% online

Credit required/Time to completion: 35 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $74,700

Projected National Job Growth: 16%

Who should apply: College graduates and safety professionals who wish to add business and management components to their skill set, as well as career-change candidates looking to work in the safety management industry. 

Who is hiring OU grads: Food Safety and Inspection, US Government, Corewell Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Pfizer, and more.

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.