Public Health Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for public health graduates in epidemiology, community health, and policy.

Avg. Median Salary

$83,874

Highest Paying

$123,860

Entry-Level

$51,850

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Public Health Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Medical and Health Services Managers	$123,860	$73,390 – $224,340	597,080
2	Statisticians	$105,650	$64,000 – $174,050	29,030
3	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$90,150	$55,000 – $134,950	140,610
4	Epidemiologists	$87,220	$61,270 – $138,800	12,090
5	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$82,220	$52,520 – $140,010	89,250
6	Social and Community Service Managers	$80,390	$53,150 – $132,260	209,330
7	Survey Researchers	$69,460	$39,260 – $130,860	8,290
8	Health Education Specialists	$64,070	$42,990 – $118,200	65,690
9	Community Health Workers	$51,850	$38,810 – $77,180	61,660

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.