Public Health Careers

Public Health Career Pathways

See what careers you can pursue with a public health major. Furthering your education can help you earn a higher salary and open more position opportunities.

Students with an undergraduate degree in public health can go on to be:

  • Community Health Specialist
  • Health Education Specialist*
  • Emergency Response Planner
  • Public Health Advocate
  • Disease Prevention Specialist
  • Public Health Planner

... and more!

* May require additional licensure or certification

Students who major in public health can go on to further studies in:

  • Master of Public Health
  • Doctor of Public Health (PhD or DrPH)
  • Master of Health Administration
  • Master of Health Informatics
  • Master of Nursing
  • Master of Social Work

... and more!