Online MPH Careers & Salaries
What Can You Do With an MPH?
Graduates of our Master of Public Health (MPH) program have an exciting plethora of opportunities ahead of them. You can take a variety of different avenues when it comes to advocacy and public health, with the ability to follow your passions for your career.
You could practice in one of several public health disciplines:
- Disease prevention (HIV/AIDS, diabetes, etc.)
- Health disparities study and prevention
- Community health and preventive medicine
- Immigrant health
- Environmental and occupational health
- Health services administration
- Maternal and child health
- Occupational health and industrial hygiene
- Public health education and promotion
- Disaster preparedness
- Bioterrorism prevention and preparedness
- Global health
Health Educators
Teach people about healthy behaviors and ways to promote wellness in their lives. You’ll use community data and conversations to develop and implement strategies that improve the health of not only the individuals you’re working with but also the community.
2021 Median Salary:
$48,8601
Job Outlook 2020–30:
17% growth, much faster than average1
Community Health Manager
Work for nonprofit, private for-profit social service companies, and government agencies to coordinate and supervise social service programs for individuals and communities.
2021 Median Salary:
$74,0002
Job Outlook 2020–30:
15% growth, faster than average2
Environmental Health Analyst
Teach people about healthy behaviors and ways to promote wellness in their lives. You’ll use community data and conversations to develop and implement strategies that improve the health of not only the individuals you’re working with but also the community.
2021 Median Salary:
$48,8601
Job Outlook 2020–30:
17% growth, much faster than average1
Population Health Manager
Plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services for your community. Depending on the need, you might manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for physicians while keeping in mind the changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.
2021 Median Salary:
$101,3404
Job Outlook 2020–30:
32% growth, much faster than average4
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