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Career Opportunities
The B.S. in Public Health program offers a strong pathway toward employment and graduate study including our own Doctor in Physical Therapy program.
Career Outlook
Public Health Careers: Growing Opportunities
160,000+
new roles expected by 2033
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2026), medical and health services management is a rapidly expanding field. Growing areas such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, data analysis, and risk management provide avenues for public health professionals to make a difference.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2026)
Where Public Health Graduates Work
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Non-profits Tech sector Corporate wellness Health management Health & safety advisor Epidemiologist Data analysis Education
19.2
Public Health careers are expected to grow 19.2% between 2016 and 2026.
In-demand careers in public health
|
Occupation Name |
Projected Jobs |
Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
|
Medical and Health Services Managers |
424,300 |
20.5% |
|
Health Specialties Professors |
294,000 |
25.9% |
|
Environmental Scientists and Specialists |
99,400 |
11.1% |
|
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists |
90,500 |
8.1% |
|
Community Health Workers |
67,800 |
17.9% |
125,280
Median average salary up to $125,280
Top highest-paying careers in public health
|
Occupation Name |
Median Average Salary |
|---|---|
|
Physicists |
$125,280 |
|
Health Specialties Professors |
$122,320 |
|
Medical and Health Services Managers |
$113,730 |
|
Environmental Scientists and Specialists |
$77,580 |
|
Epidemiologists |
$75,690 |
Sources:
College Factual: www.collegefactual.com
National Center for Educational Statistics: https://nces.ed.gov
O*Net Online: https://www.onetonline.org